ACLS indicates advanced cardiovascular life support; BLS, basic life support; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ET, endotracheal; IV, intravenous; and ROSC, return of spontaneous circulation.

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm for Healthcare Providers Monitor until emergency responders arrive. Verify scene safety. Check for responsiveness. Shout for nearby help.

Oct 21, 2020 · These guidelines contain recommendations for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) for adult patients and are based on the best available resuscitation science.

Oct 21, 2020 · This 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations on basic life support summarizes evidence evaluations performed for 22 topics that were prioritized by the Basic Life Support Task Force of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.

Oct 28, 2020 · This Part of the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care includes recommendations for clinical care of adults with cardiac arrest, including those with life-threaten-ing conditions in whom cardiac arrest is imminent, and after successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest.

Real-time audiovisual feedback is suggested as a means to maintain CPR quality. Administer as soon as feasible for nonshockable rhythms and after defibrillation has failed in shockable rhythms. Emphasis is on intravenous as first access attempt; if that fails or …

Shake the victim gently by the shoulders and ask loudly: “Are you all right?" Blow steadily into the mouth whilst watching for the chest to rise, taking about 1 second as in normal breathing. This is an effective rescue breath. It is rare for CPR alone to restart the heart. Unless you are certain that the victim has recovered continue CPR.

Summary of Basic Life Support American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines Summary of Basic Life Support American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines

Information about the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to act when someone sustains an out of hospital cardiac arrest.