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2010 Resuscitation Guidelines - Summary of main changes

04-Nov-2010

The long and awaited resuscitation changes have now been released. There are only a few changes, but these are still highly important.

 

 

 Adult Life Support

  1. When obtaining help, ask for an automated external defibrillator (AED), if one is available.

  2. Compress the chest to a depth of 5-6 cm and at a rate of 100-120 per min.

  3. Give each rescue breath over 1 second rather than 2.

  4. Do not stop to check the victim or discontinue CPR unless the victim starts to show signs of regaining consciousness, such as coughing, opening his eyes, speaking, or moving purposefully AND starts to breathe normally.

  5. Teach CPR to laypeople with an emphasis on chest compression, but include ventilation as the standard, particularly for those with a duty of care. In addition, advice has been added on the use of oxygen, and how to manage a victim who regurgitates stomach contents during resuscitation.

  6. AED - No Change

    Further information is available at www.resus.org.uk

 

 

 

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