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Tag Archives: BLS
CAB rather than ABC
The 2010 ILCOR resuscitation guidelines were published today. Key changes and continued points of emphasis from the 2005 BLS Guidelines include the following: Sequence change to chest compressions before rescue breaths (CAB rather than ABC) Immediate recognition of sudden cardiac … Continue reading
Infant CPR: two thumbs even when alone
Infant CPR guidelines recommend two-finger chest compressions with a lone rescuer and two-thumb with two rescuers. Two-thumb provides better chest compression but is perceived to be associated with increased ventilation hands-off time. A manikin study revealed more effective compressions with … Continue reading
Posted in General PH&RM
Tagged BLS, paediatric
Kids need 'proper' CPR if non-cardiac cause of arrest
The American Heart Association recommends cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by bystanders with chest compression only for adults who have cardiac arrests, but not for children. These recommendations have new support in a large observational study from Japan examining outcomes in 5170 … Continue reading
Posted in General PH&RM
Tagged ACLS, APLS, BLS, paediatric, pre-hospital
