How music helps in CPR training [Video]

A playlist used as a training tool during CPR classes is aiming to build confidence in administering CPR. Kevin Paes with the Canadian Red Cross joined CTV Morning Live’s Kent Morrison to emphasize the importance of learning CPR.

This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.

Kent Morrison: Believe it or not, Taylor Swift could actually save a life. It is one of dozens of songs on a playlist put together by the Canadian Red Cross to help you administer CPR, which is important because there are about 40,000 cardiac arrests in Canada each year outside of a hospital. Many people admit they don’t know what to do to help or are not confident in doing CPR. How does music help with CPR?

Kevin Paes: It’s a great training tool to get people to stay on the beat like 100 beats per minute while they’re doing CPR. Lots of our instructors will put together playlists that they’ll play during classes …