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French Firefighters Launch 'Les Tubes pour Survivre' Spotify Playlist to Guide CPR Rhythm

Featuring nearly 20 popular tracks at 100–120 BPM, it aims to help passersby maintain the optimal pace for chest compressions during the critical first minutes of a cardiac arrest.

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Des personnes dansent dans une rue de Paris pendant la fête de la musique, le 21 juin 2025
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Overview

  • The playlist debuted on Spotify on June 21 during France’s Fête de la Musique and is accessible nationwide.
  • It comprises nearly 20 songs by artists including the Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Queen and Céline Dion, each set to the recommended tempo for effective compressions.
  • The 100–120 BPM range matches the ideal chest compression rate, which can double or triple survival odds before help arrives.
  • With average emergency response times around 12 minutes in France, the fire service emphasizes that immediate bystander CPR is vital within the first three minutes.
  • The initiative reflects a wider public health effort to use music as an educational tool and train more people in life-saving gestures.