Only 2% of those who receive CPR make a full recovery and only 4%-16% survive (i.e. end up with damage).
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/10/health/cpr-lifesaving-stats/
This is why I plan on getting a DNR.
TV lies breh
Radiolab did a good story on this a few years ago.
http://www.radiolab.org/story/262588-bitter-end
Most normal people want to have CPR attempted on them yet, 90% doctors who fully understand the low success rate do not want to be resuscitated.
However 2% is better than 0%
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/10/health/cpr-lifesaving-stats/
This is why I plan on getting a DNR.
TV lies breh
Radiolab did a good story on this a few years ago.
http://www.radiolab.org/story/262588-bitter-end
Most normal people want to have CPR attempted on them yet, 90% doctors who fully understand the low success rate do not want to be resuscitated.
However 2% is better than 0%