Here's a link to a story on MSNBC.com about the results of 2 new large studies of the effectiveness of 'hands only' CPR to the more familiar '30 compressions and 2 breaths' version.

There have also been studies done on abdominal CPR methods but I haven't seem that method discussed in the general press. Here's a link to a study from Purdue University. A web search on abdominal CPR will show more info as well.

I'm not a medically trained individual so would like to hear from the pro's on this forum their opinion and real life experiences. My interest stems from the fact that the DW is at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Short of buying an AED, which I've considered, I'd want to use the most efficient resuscitation method. Although we still have fun practicing the mouth-to-nouth part...