CPR when did it change ?

hedges

I was recently talking to a friend who was learning first aid and to my shock I was told that CPR is now taught differently !

IE two breaths and 30 compressions.

Many moons ago, ten years or so, when I was taught, it was always two breaths and 15 compressions

Can anyone tell when this happened or im i being misled

Thanks god, ive never had to use CPR on anyone but it sounds like i need a basic course again and refresh what are clearly well outdated skills.

Elessar

If I recall correctly, it was changed last year (or was it 2007?) based on AHA guidelines. Current thinking is that chest compressions are more beneficial and more time spent doing them will give an arrest patient a better chance of survival along with the other links in the chain of survival.

There is speculation it will be changed again eventually to chest compressions only, doing away with breaths. Something about there being enough residual oxygen in the body. Anyway, research is ongoing.

Hooch

Above is spot on OP. Just for info it changed in 2007. Dec if im not mistaken:).

The rule for any first aid or even up to practicioner level (EMT, Para, A/P, Doctor) is do what your trained to do. If your trained for 15:2 then that is what to administer until someone higher trained takes over. That way your no going outside your remit.

hedges

Thanks for that

Sound advice

nice guy always wrote: »

Above is spot on OP.

Now not to sound igronant but what does this bit mean, remember Im new to this:rolleyes:

Hooch

hedges wrote: »

Thanks for that

Sound advice




Now not to sound igronant but what does this bit mean, remember Im new to this:rolleyes:

Sorry. Spot on = correct

OP = origional poster. Can be used half way down a thread to refer to the thread started, namely you:D

hedges

thanks for that

Im starting to see the wood in the trees !!:D

Vorsprung

nice guy always wrote: »

If your trained for 15:2 then that is what to administer until someone higher trained takes over. That way your no going outside your remit.

Top advice.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Elessar wrote: »

If I recall correctly, it was changed last year (or was it 2007?) .

nice guy always wrote: »

Above is spot on OP. Just for info it changed in 2007. Dec if im not mistaken:).

Was it early 2007.

I gave CPR to a chap on Leeson St bridge in April 2007.

When I reported back to the barracks the medic's wanted a report, I was then informed that the CPR protocols had changed and it was 2 breaths to 30 compressions.

eroo

Make scene safe.. check to see if person is ok/concious.. check for breathing.. ask someone to/ you call 112.. send someone to get a defibrillator.. 2 breaths.. 30 compressions.. ALL of this brought to you in ridiculous AHA instruction video!

''If you were the last person on the dummy, you should go first for this part'':pac::pac::pac:

Geri Boyle

eroo wrote: »

Make scene safe.. check to see if person is ok/concious.. check for breathing.. ask someone to/ you call 112.. send someone to get a defibrillator.. 2 breaths.. 30 compressions.. ALL of this brought to you in ridiculous AHA instruction video!

''If you were the last person on the dummy, you should go first for this part'':pac::pac::pac:

Hehehe I'm doing a first aid course at the moment and this is what we're being told too. There is also talk of it changing to 50 compressions and 2 breaths, or even no breaths at all obviously once airway is open and unobstructed.
For now though, 30 compressions and 2 breaths.