On 31/03/2008, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement recommending that bystanders who witness the sudden collapse of an adult should give chest compressions without ventilations, so-called ‘hands-only’ CPR.
As you are aware, First Aid International Limited follow guidelines issued by the European Resuscitation Council and UK Resuscitation Council. Do not be concerned over the above press release as this does not yet apply to the UK or Europe.
Below is a statement from the ERC confirming that no changes will take place for the time being. First Aid International will monitor this situation and keep you informed well in advance of any changes.
ERC Statement
The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) has reviewed the studies published since its current guidelines were introduced in 2005, and has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to make any changes at this time. The Council has, therefore, issued a statement confirming its advice that CPR should consist of alternating 30 chest compressions, of adequate force and depth, at a rate of 100/minute, with 2 mouth-to-mouth ventilations. The rescuer(s) should ensure that ventilations cause minimal interruption of chest compressions. For those rescuers who are unwilling or unable to give mouth-to-mouth ventilations, chest compression-only is much more acceptable
than performing no CPR at all.
Both statements can be found at:
The AHA statement:
•> http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.189380
•> http://circ.ahajournals.org
The ERC statement:
•> http://www.erc.edu/index.php/docLibrary/en/viewDoc/775/3/
•> http://www.erc.edu/index.php
•> http://www.erc.edu/
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