Practical, evidence-based articles on CPR technique, training options, and the science behind resuscitation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional staying current on AHA® guidelines, an employer building a training program, or someone who wants to be ready when it matters, these posts cover what you need to know — and what’s actually changed in how CPR is taught and delivered.
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01, 2019
CPR or Defibrillation First? A Look at the Best Practice for Treating Ventricular Fibrillation
One of the stickiest issues as you deal with V-fib is knowing when you should defibrillate the patient and when you should continue with CPR. CPR is obviously necessary for perfusing the brain and the heart muscle, but defibrillation is vital for getting the heart back into a rhythm through which it can perfuse the body itself. As a new provider or as an experienced provider uncertain about the latest changes made in 2015 by the ACLS, you may find [...]
