• EMS world · Mar 2011

    The 2010 updates for pediatric life support: how do they impact EMS? Low survival rates show there is room for improvement when it comes to prehospital pediatric arrest management.

    • Kevin T Collopy.
    • kcollopy@colgatealumni.org
    • EMS World. 2011 Mar 1;40(3):68-71.

    AbstractCompared to 2005, there are only minor, although very important, changes to resuscitation in these updates. The most important emphasis is on the assurance of constant high-quality CPR. The best chance of survival for any patient comes from keeping blood circulating. The de-emphasis on pulse checks, advanced airways and even medications signals the lifesaving importance of chest compressions. Remember "push hard, push fast" to give any patient in cardiac arrest the best opportunity for survival.

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