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The Use of Social Media Platforms in Adult Basic Life Support Research: A Scoping Review
Read the published article on Resuscitation Plus about the use of Social Media Platforms in Adult Basic Life Support Research: A Scoping Review.
Social media (SoMe) is expanding globally, with increasing adoption in research, including resuscitation science.
Progress and challenges in implementing “Kids Save Lives” across Europe in 2025
The “Kids Save Lives - KSL” initiative has focused on integrating Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training into school curriculum since its endorsement by the World Health Organisation in 2015. In 2023, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) published best practices for teaching life-saving skills. As we approach the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines for 2025, it is essential to assess progress and disparities in CPR education across Europe. We conducted a survey analysing CPR education legislation in European countries which shows the results and the challenges.
Artificial Intelligence in CPR: Driving awareness and debunking myths
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT-4o (GPT4o), Gemini Advanced (GA), DeepSeek (DS) and Qwen2.5-Max (QW), are revolutionising content creation, especially in critical areas like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) research and public communication.
The gap between promise and reality: Evaluating new AI’s role in CPR education
Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with survival rates heavily dependent on timely intervention and widespread public knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Organisations like the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) disseminates resuscitation guidelines and foster awareness campaigns to save lives.
ERC 2025 Guidelines: Shaping the Future of Resuscitation!
The latest European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines for 2025 are in development, and advocacy plays a crucial role in Systems Saving Lives. Our newly published article, “Learn to Drive. Learn CPR.”, provides key evidence to be integrated into the following ERC guidelines, reinforcing the need for mandatory CPR training for new drivers across Europe.
🔎 What the research shows:
✅ 39% of European countries already require CPR training for a driving license.
✅ Many programs lack a strong CPR focus, leaving drivers unprepared for emergencies.
✅ Driving schools reach 90% of new drivers—a unique opportunity to spread CPR education!
📢 Why this matters for ERC 2025
The ERC 2025 guidelines will emphasise systematic, policy-driven approaches to improving survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Integrating CPR into driver education is a proven strategy that saves lives, aligning with the advocacy efforts of the ERC and the European Driving Schools Association (EFA).
🏛️ Ongoing policy impact:
🚦 The European Parliament has backed mandatory CPR training in its new Driving License Directive proposal.
🚦 The ERC continues to advocate for its inclusion in the final legislation by engaging policymakers and stakeholders.
🗣️ Next steps:
As the ERC 2025 guidelines take shape, we call on the resuscitation community, policymakers, and driving educators to support this initiative and help create a Europe where every driver knows how to save a life.