New evidences in the 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care with Treatment Recommendations
Hori, S.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 69(4): 605-611
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 21591411 Document Number: 652283
Key changes in Guideline 2010 by Japanese Resuscitation Council were described and the reasons of the change were explained based on 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care with Treatment Recommendations. In BLS, the value of chest compression was further emphasized and it became an initial skill of CPR In ALS, post resuscitation care was systemized by incorporating hypothermia, PCI, and other diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Indication of hypothermia was further expanded to non-VF categories. Use of AED was expanded to infant. Education, Implementation and Teams were newly included as a chapter to promote the knowledge and skill of resuscitation science into the society.