AHA CPR Guidelines
From dangerous active shooter events, to ET3, Ebola, opioids and community paramedicine, EMS providers faced many significant incidents and evolving trends in the 2010s
The risk of cardiac arrest increases with age; I would find more comfort in more adults knowing CPR
EMS agencies should promote public involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use to improve community health
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson re-evaluate the 2015 American Heart Association’s CPR and ECC guidelines
Relevant clinical guidance, released as it becomes available, is likely the new norm for educators and clinicians
The 2015 AHA CPR guidelines refresh: still the most current recommendations.
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
Mobile applications like PulsePoint can connect CPR-trained responders to sudden cardiac arrest victims
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are critical of the new American Heart Association’s CPR and ECC guidelines
The new American Heart Association’s guidelines emphasize the importance of teamwork for resuscitation outcomes
The 2015 guideline updates address compression rates and depth, AED use, body temperature and ‘pit-crew’ CPR for medics
Effective training will ensure you and your field personnel are ready to implement the new patient treatment protocols
Early preparation and information gathering will ensure you and your field personnel are ready when the AHA instructional materials are released
Ore. dispatchers give 911 callers hands-only CPR instructions leading to a dramatic increase in CPR saves
The do-it-yourself building project from a Vt. AEMT is an interactive hands-only CPR learning activity
EMS leaders should apply these steps to prepare for changes to CPR and cardiac care guidelines
Training officers and educators need to begin preparing education materials and curriculum for revisions due to the ECC and CPR updates
EMS agencies and providers should be preparing now to update protocols and training programs
ILCOR public comment process asks EMS stakeholders for comments on treatment recommendations
The new CPR course focuses specifically on BLS care, and uses realistic training and scenarios
The science may be good, but the delivery may be lacking
Along with automated external defibrillators and basic airway management, CPR is considered a fundamental component of BLS
The drug we use most often in EMS can cause harm if we give it without good reason
Follow these tips to make BLS Healthcare Provider class memorable and effective for students
Teaching CPR hones teaching, public speaking and audience engagement skills