AHA updates CPR/ECC guidelines every 5 years. ACLS algorithm guides treatment of life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies. Algorithm aims to stabilize patients and maximize survival chances
Norwegian inventor Willy Vistung developed pneumatic system for automatic CPR. Cardiothoracic surgeon Stig Steen and Swedish entrepreneur Lars Sunnanväder developed final prototype. First generation (2003) was pneumatic, second (2009) and third (2016) were battery-operated
CPR combines chest compressions with ventilation to preserve brain function. Recommended for unresponsive victims with no breathing or abnormal breathing. Compressions should be 5-6 cm deep at 100-120 compressions/minute. Compression-to-breathing ratio is 30:2 for adults, 15:2 for children
CPR is emergency treatment for stopped breathing or heartbeat. American Heart Association recommends chest compressions for all ages. CPR can save lives by restoring oxygen-rich blood flow
CPR restores heartbeats and breathing in cardiac arrest victims. Performing CPR doubles or triples survival chances. Permanent brain damage can occur after four minutes without oxygen
Code blue indicates critical patient status requiring medical emergency. Hospitals use standardized coding system for emergency communication. No national standard exists for emergency codes