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These are the new guidelines from the AHA.
Instead of A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Compressions), it is now C-A-B (Compression, Airway, Breathing).
Instead of A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Compressions), it is now C-A-B (Compression, Airway, Breathing).
"New science indicates the following order.
1. Check Pt for responsivness.
2. Check for no breathing or no normal breathing.
3. Call for help.
4. Check the pulse for no longer than 10 seconds.
5. Give 30 compressions.
6. Open the airway and give 2 breaths
7. Resume compressions.
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Compressions should be initiated within 10 seconds of recognition of arrest.
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Compressions should be given at a rate of at least 100/min. Each set of 30 should take approx 18 seconds or less.
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Compression rates are commonly quite slow, and compressions >100/min result in better perfusion and better outcomes.
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Although ventilations are an important part of resuscitation, evidence shows that compressions are the critical element in adult resuscitation.
Compressions are often delayed while providers open the airways and deliver breaths."