2023-10-16 01:00:01
Music therapy has proven to be useful in the treatment of some dementias such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
To perform CPR, it is recommended to perform between 100 and 120 compressions per minute on the chest of the fainted person.
Among the songs that save lives, pieces by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Bee Gees, Shakira, Timbiriche and The Beatles stand out.
Music is essential for millions of people. Its functions range from making the days more enjoyable to relaxing the mind or simply being a form of entertainment. But there are also some songs that save lives and it is not a metaphor but rather it is something literal. Due to their rhythm, they are ideal for instantly helping someone if they suffer cardiorespiratory arrest.
First of all, for some years now the music therapy for the treatment of some dementias such as Alzheimer y Parkinson. It all starts from the way it stimulates a part of the brain that is not affected by the conditions.
It is not a cure and does not replace pharmacological treatments, but it is a complement to improve the quality of life of patients.
What are the songs that save lives?
On the other hand, music is also useful for other aspects such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). If someone around you suffers from cardiorespiratory arrest there is no time to wait for the arrival of paramedics and ambulances. In this type of emergency, care must be offered immediately.
Based on international recommendations, between 100 and 120 compressions per minute should be performed on the chest of the fainted person. To achieve better results and have adequate control, there are songs that can be used as a basis.
From this parameter, the American Heart Association (AHA) states that “Sparks Fly (Taylor’s Version)” de Taylor Swift meets the requirement. Because it has a rhythm of 117 beats per minute, it is perfect for performing CPR.
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For its part, the AHA also recommends the topic “Tití Me Preguntó” by the singer Bad Bunny. It was identified that it has a rhythm of 107 beats per minute and it is also a popular song that millions of people know.
Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto” can help you keep the beat and save a life with Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse:
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???? Push hard and fast in the center of the chest at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute#CPRwithHeart #HeartMonth @sanbenito pic.twitter.com/0pIt2BFKjd— American Heart Association (@American_Heart) February 24, 2023
At the same time, among the songs that save lives, “Stayin’ Alive” de los Bee Gees. In fact, there are multiple videos on the internet in which this topic is used to perform CPR and even in paramedic schools it is common for it to be used as an example for this practice.
Finally, to have a more complete list the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF) created a playlist on Spotify. Includes 45 songs perfect for performing CPR. It is too varied and includes pieces from pop and reggaeton to cumbia and new age. In all cases they contain the bpm necessary to accomplish the task.
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