ECC 2000 + A Time for Change … Dr. Lawrence D. Newell
Why Change at All? Science Education Knowledge Techniques Technology Simplification Audience
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ECC Now …
Surviving Cardiac Arrest – A Model for Success
What’s New in BLS? 2 Distinct audiences Laypersons Professionals
Layperson BLS Airway Include information on jaw thrust
Layperson BLS Breathing check Rescue breathing Up to 10 seconds 2 second duration breaths Less volume Every 4-5 sec
Layperson BLS Circulation check No pulse check Check other signs up to 10 sec
Layperson BLS CPR Adult & Child rate about 100/min Infant rate at least 100/min Hand placement
Layperson BLS Airway obstruction AEDs CPR if unresponsive Check mouth before each breath AEDs More accessible Reduce “downtime”
Professional Rescuer BLS Breathing check Up to 10 seconds Rescue breathing 2 second breaths Less volume Every 4-5 sec
Professional Rescuer BLS Circulation check Still check pulse Up to 10 seconds Check other signs
Professional Rescuer BLS CPR Adult & child rate about 100/min Infant rate at least 100/min 2 Rescuer ratio 15:2 Infant “2 thumb” compressions for 2 rescuer CPR
Professional Rescuer BLS Airway adjuncts LMA
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