General
another one bites the dust
What does another one bites the dust mean?
The song whose beat (~100–110 bpm) matches the recommended rate for chest compressions, invoked with dark humour during CPR training.
"Push to 'Another One Bites the Dust' and you'll nail the rate."
Origin
CPR-training mnemonic using the Queen track's tempo.
Frequently asked questions
Why is 'Another One Bites the Dust' used in CPR?
Its beat of about 100–110 bpm matches the recommended rate for chest compressions, so it works as a rhythm guide during CPR.
Isn't the usual CPR song 'Stayin' Alive'?
Yes, 'Stayin' Alive' is the classic, more optimistic choice at a similar tempo. 'Another One Bites the Dust' is invoked as dark humour because of its grim title.
Is it actually taught this way?
It comes up in CPR training as a memorable, tongue-in-cheek tempo mnemonic rather than an official recommendation.
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