| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES 2005 |
| In late 2005 , the American Heart Association made some changes to their recommended CPR procedures based on the results of scientific study. Below is a summary of the basic changes. The complete new recommendations can be found at www.americanheart.org |
| Chest compressions recommendations emphasize 100 chest compressions per minute, and to allow for full chest recoil after each compression |
| Emphasis was moved from frequent switching between chest compressions and rescue breaths to prolong periods of chest compressions, with fewer interruptions: 30 chest compressions to every 2 rescue breaths replacing the old standard of 15 compressions to every 2 rescue breaths |
| Resuers should resume CPR immediately after attempting defibrillation, and continue for 2 minutes, before checking a pulse ( HealthCare Provider only) |
| When two or more resuers are present during CPR, they should rotate the compressor role every 2 minutes |
| Call 911 first if you witness a sudden collapse of a victim, and then begin CPR. Begin first (for 2 minutes) for drowing, overdose, or injury victims, before calling 911. |
| The above information is not intended to replace CPR training obtained from a professional. |
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