The efficacy of lay CPR instruction: an evaluation.
American Journal of Public HealthPublished 1 November 1977
Amelie G. Ramírez, Frank J. Weaver, Albert E. Raizner, S. B. DORFMAN, Kristen Herrick, A M Gotto
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During the six-month study, 772 adults from business, civic, and religious organizations and the general community participated in the standard AHA Basic Life Support course offered by the Junior League of Houston volunteer instructors.
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The efficacy of lay CPR instruction: an evaluation. A G Ramirez, F J Weaver, A E Raizner, S B Dorfman, K L Herrick, and A M Gotto, JrCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.67.11.1093 Published Online: October 07, 2011
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