AHA updates CPR guidelines

The American Heart Association (AHA) released new guidelines for CPR that are specific to adult, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitation. include 491 recommendations, with important updates on what do in opioid-related emergencies standards children, among others. Following key guideline incorporate algorithms graphics: ?Two opioid-associated emergency lay rescuers trained responders address the increase respiratory cardiac arrests due opioid overdoses (apha.us/CPRhighlights­and­algori­thms).?The recommendation pediatric is one breath every 2 3 seconds (20–30 breaths/min). AHA said causes of arrest infants children differ from those adults, a growing body pediatric-specific evidence supports these recommendations. Prior recommendations were based information extrapolated adult data.?The algorithm updated resuscitation during pregnancy focus best outcomes both mother baby. state airway management should be prioritized because pregnant patients more prone hypoxia. In addition, fetal monitoring not undertaken potential interference maternal “We recommend targeted temperature women who remain comatose after arrest,” state. also encourages early initiation by laypersons presumed risk harm patient low if arrest. Roughly 40% nonhospitalized adults receive layperson-initiated before arrival medical services. stated can use mobile phone technology rate bystander automated external defibrillator (AED) use. “Emergency dispatch systems could alert willing bystanders via apps nearby events may require or an AED,” AHA. disparities layperson-rescuer CPR. “Bystander training target socioeconomic, racial, ethnic populations have historically exhibited lower rates CPR,” “CPR gender-related barriers improve women.” For complete guidelines, visit apha.us/AHA2020CPRguidelines. Under U.S. Department Health Human Services (HHS) authorities administering Advisory Committee Immunization Practices–approved childhood vaccinations COVID-19 vaccine, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, technicians must current certificate basic has page where health professionals find options: apha.us/getCPRcertified. However, it difficult live pandemic, some states waived requirement pharmacists HHS authorities. Recognizing challenge this time receiving in-person CPR, offering digital portfolio care organizations. “In physical distancing, education delivery evolve,” Clive Patrickson, PhD, CEO Resuscitation Quality Improvement, partnership between Laerdal Program. last 2015. authors 2020 version, noting data limited areas research, there's need expanded study initiatives funding opportunities.