New CPR Guidelines – 2010
The AHA today previewed the new CPR guidelines 2010. The new cpr guidelines put a preference on compressions first over the traditional ABC’s or Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.
The new guidelines now use the C-A-B approach. Persons finding a person in suspected cardiac arrest should:
New CPR Guidelines 2010
1. Assess the victim
2. Call for help
3. Being Chest Compressions.
- Push Hard and Push Fast
- Perform Compressions at the rate of 100 CPM
- If trained in CPR, after 30 compressions, open the airway and give 2 breaths.
- If not trained or if you do not feel comfortable, continue compressions without interruption until other help arrives.
We will have more information on the new cpr guidelines later today.
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Matthew A. Carter is the Lead Developer and Editor of FirstAidReference.com. Matt is an Emergency Medical Technician and nationally recognized EMS Educator & CPR Instructor. He has extensive public safety experience and has trained and certified thousands of individuals in the topics of CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Medical Services working across the United States.
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