Cough CPR does work in a controlled environment like the cath lab but I agree it was a hoax Cough CPR is for the supine patient on the cardiac monitor who is being coached by medical professionals to buy a little time while they attach and charge up the defibrillator In other words they see VF on the monitor and coach you to cough How would you know you were in VF By the time you figured it out you would be unconscious especially if you were standing up MoodyGroove