Part 5: adult basic life support: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation 2010 Nov 02;122(18 Suppl 3):S685-705
Date
10/22/2010Pubmed ID
20956221DOI
10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.970939Scopus ID
2-s2.0-78349261145 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 697 CitationsAbstract
The critical lifesaving steps of BLS are ● Immediate Recognition and Activation of the emergency response system ● Early CPR and ● Rapid Defibrillation for VF. When an adult suddenly collapses, whoever is nearby should activate the emergency system and begin chest compressions (regardless of training). Trained lay rescuers who are able and healthcare providers should provide compressions and ventilations. Contrary to the belief of too many in this situation, CPR is not harmful. Inaction is harmful and CPR can be lifesaving. However, the quality of CPR is critical. Chest compressions should be delivered by pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest (ie, chest compressions should be of adequate rate and depth). Rescuers should allow complete chest recoil after each compression and minimize interruptions in chest compressions. They should also avoid excessive ventilation. If and when available, an AED should be applied and used without delaying chest compressions. With prompt and effective provision of these actions, lives are saved every day.
Author List
Berg RA, Hemphill R, Abella BS, Aufderheide TP, Cave DM, Hazinski MF, Lerner EB, Rea TD, Sayre MR, Swor RAAuthor
Tom P. Aufderheide MD Professor in the Emergency Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAge Factors
American Heart Association
Cardiology
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Electric Countershock
Emergency Medical Services
Heart Arrest
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
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