A summary can be found here: http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_317350.pdf
Major changes:
- No more ABCs sequence. It is now going to be Chest Compressions-Airway-Breathing (C-A-B ) for all age groups.
- No more atropine for asystole or PEA
- Adenosine for regular, wide-complex tachycardia
- Chronotropic agents is an equal alternative to electrical pacing
- Emphasis on chest compression of AT LEAST 100/minute (versus "about 100/min)
- Chest compressions for adults of AT LEAST 2" depth (versus 1.5-2")
- Oxygen not needed in ACS patients if SPO2 94% or greater if no SOB
Still other stuff to come once the full Circulation article is posted.
Major changes:
- No more ABCs sequence. It is now going to be Chest Compressions-Airway-Breathing (C-A-B ) for all age groups.
- No more atropine for asystole or PEA
- Adenosine for regular, wide-complex tachycardia
- Chronotropic agents is an equal alternative to electrical pacing
- Emphasis on chest compression of AT LEAST 100/minute (versus "about 100/min)
- Chest compressions for adults of AT LEAST 2" depth (versus 1.5-2")
- Oxygen not needed in ACS patients if SPO2 94% or greater if no SOB
Still other stuff to come once the full Circulation article is posted.
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