Newest CPR Guidelines
American CPR Training® announces new changes to take place in accordance with the newest ECC guideline changes for CPR
The first step is now the easiest, no longer the hardest... "Don't Stress... Compress!"™
Newest CPR Guideline Updates
Bystander / Adult, Child & Infant CPR
Adult, Child & Infant CPR step sequence for CPR trained "bystander" rescuers will change from "A-B-C" (Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions) to "C-A-B" (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) for adults and pediatric patients (children and infants, excluding newborns). American CPR™ has implemented C.A.R.E. CPR™ as shown below - easier to learn & remember! Defibrillation and use of AEDs remains a vital part of the lifesaving sequence.
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
"Don't Stress... Compress!"™
All trained rescuers should provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, if the trained rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths, compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, averaging 100-120 compressions per minute.
But... If a trained rescuer cannot perform the rescue breaths, or a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide compression-only CPR for the adult victim who suddenly collapses, with 100-120 rapid and firm compressions in the center of the chest. Whenever available, follow the directions of the EMS/911 dispatcher. As always, a rescuer should relinquish care to any better prepared or trained rescuer, while remaining to assist and assure quality of care.
American CPR Training®: CPR Update
New 2015 ECC / ILCOR Guidelines
The first step is now the easiest...
"Don't Stress... Compress!"™
CARE CPR™
2015 CPR Guideline Updates are based on the most current literature and evidence available.
(Bookmark this page for when the new 2020 CPR guidelines come out!)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a series of actions that may significantly increase the chance of survival following cardiac arrest. In most cardiac arrests, the critical elements of CPR are chest compressions and early defibrillation. Each situation is different depending on the rescuer, the victim, and the circumstances, but the key to success is early intervention.
In the updated C-A-R-E sequence, chest compressions will be initiated right away and rescue breathing only minimally delayed for all age groups, other than newborns.
The A-B-C steps could be a reason why less than one third of people in cardiac arrest receive bystander CPR. A-B-C starts with the most difficult steps: opening the airway and delivering rescue breaths. C-A-R-E starts with the easiest step: chest compressions.
Adult, Child & Infant CPR: Major changes
Adult, Child & Infant CPR steps for the trained "bystander" rescuers will change from "A-B-C" (Airway, Breathing, Compressions) to "C-A-R-E" (Compress Chest, Airway, Rescue Breathing & External Defibrillation).
External Defibrillation and use of an AED remains a critical part of the steps. Also applies to Advanced / Healthcare CPR.
Bystander / One rescuer Adult, Child & Infant CPR will no longer include the step to "Look, Listen and Feel". Also applies to Advanced / Healthcare CPR.
Chest compressions are the foundation of effective CPR
A compression rate of 100-120 per minute.
Also applies to Advanced / Healthcare CPR.
Adult compression depth: push down at least 2"-2.4" in. (5-6cm)
Child compression depth: push down 2 in. or 1/3 the anterior-posterior dimension of the chest.
Infant compression depth: push down 1-1/2" in. or 1/3 the anterior-posterior dimension of the chest.
Also applies to Advanced / Healthcare CPR.
Effective CPR includes proper compression depth and rate depending on the victim's size and that complete chest recoil is allowed to maximize the benefit of the chest compressions.
"Don't Stress! Compress!"™ Compression-Only CPR
All trained rescuers should provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, if the trained rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths, compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, averaging 100-120 compressions per minute. But... If a trained rescuer cannot perform the rescue breaths, or a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide compression-only CPR for the adult victim who suddenly collapses, with a rate of 100-120 rapid and firm compressions in the center of the chest. Compression-Only CPR is an acceptable life-saving method for Bystander Rescuers not trained in full CPR, or Trained Rescuers unable to perform Rescue Breaths included in CPR. Whenever available, follow the directions of the EMS/911 dispatcher.
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BOOKMARK THIS PAGE - You'll find the new 2020 CPR guidelines here soon! (2020 CPR guidelines go into effect in 2021 - as usual, American CPR Training® will be the first National Organization our with all new Student & Instructor materials reflecting the updated CPR guidelines!)
