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2010 Guidelines

The release of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care marks the 50th anniversary of modern CPR. These guidelines are the result of a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of research and scientific advances. The good news is that very little has changed. Although the changes are minor, they were created specifically to save more lives.

What are the major changes?

Reminders for Instructors		 FAQ's

What are the major changes?

Begin CPR with chest compressions: C-A-B: (Compression, Airway, Breathing)
Starting compressions first will provide sudden cardiac arrest victims with a better chance at survival by getting blood flowing to the brain faster. Studies over the last five years have shown that the A-B-C sequence can delay chest compressions, and delays to chest compressions reduce survival of sudden cardiac arrest. Rescuers will be trained to start CPR with compressions first.

Some of the other changes for Lay Rescuer and Professional Rescuer CPR include:

  • Compression Rate: Change the rate of compressions from 'approximately' 100 per minute to 'at least' 100 per minute
  • Compression depth:
    1. Change adult compression depth to 'at least 2 inches
    2. Change child/infant compression depth to 'at least 1/3 the depth of the chest'
  • 'Look, listen, and feel' removed from sequence
  • Cricoid pressure is no longer routinely recommended for use by Professional Rescuers/Healthcare Providers

There is no change to the compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2. Hands-only CPR is still recommended for non-trained or dispatcher-assisted rescuers providing adult CPR. The AED sequence has not changed. It does not appear that AEDs or AED trainers will need to be reprogrammed by the manufacturers.

There are also a few minor changes in first aid treatment that are more fully explained in our supplement.

Reminders for Instructors

  • Current EMS Safety Instructors can download the complete 2010 Guideline Overview on the Instructor Corner under the 'Training Updates' section in the 'Instructor Documents' category.
  • The publishing of the 2010 Guidelines does not mean that the 2005 Guidelines are no longer safe or effective.
  • Since all training materials and testing are based on the 2005 Guidelines, you must still use your current training materials.
  • If your students request to learn the changes prior to the release of updated training material, you may allow them to practice after class using the 2010 Guideline Overview document.

FAQ's

Can I teach the 2010 Guidelines now?
You will need to continue to teach the 2005 Guidelines until the 2010 Guideline materials are released 2nd quarter of 2011. However, after you have completed testing your students with the 2005 Guidelines you can review and practice the 2010 Guidelines with them. Download the 2010 Guidelines Overview here.


Do I have to teach the new Guidelines?
You will not be able to formally teach the new Guidelines until the new materials have been released in the 2nd quarter of 2011. You can utilize the 2010 Guidelines Overview to inform your students of what the changes are; however, they will not be certified in the 2010 Guidelines.


Am I supposed to teach Hands-Only CPR?
Hands-Only CPR for adults is part of our current training as an alternative to compressions with ventilations CPR. The new Guidelines will cover Hands-Only CPR and state that Hands-Only CPR is for non-trained rescuers, dispatcher-assisted rescuers, and those who cannot or will not provide effective rescue breaths. Hands only CPR is not recommended for children & infants.


What is the purpose of the Guideline Overview packet if I shouldn't be teaching from it?
The purpose of the Overview is to ensure that our Instructors are aware of information that is being released that they are able to give their students accurate information on what is to come. If your students request to learn the changes prior to the release of updated training material, you may allow them to practice after class.


How will I know when you have the new materials ready?
EMS Safety will be releasing the new Instructor manuals, workbooks, DVDs and PowerPoints during the 2nd quarter of 2011. We will email more information as it becomes available. Contact us at (800) 215-9555 or email info@emssafety.com to verify your contact information to ensure you receive update information.


What happens if I have extra books once we are required to teach the new Guidelines?
EMS Safety will have supplements available the 2nd quarter of 2011 for download to utilize with workbooks that contain 2005 Guidelines.


What will the cost for new materials be?
The cost of the new materials has not yet been finalized. EMS Safety is working hard to keep costs low. There will be a charge for new instructor kits. EMS Safety will release more information as it becomes available.


How will I be updated to teach the 2010 Guidelines?
Each Instructor will need to purchase the new instructor kit. Included in the kit will be a 2010 Guidelines Update which the instructor will need to read through then sign off stating that they have read and understand the 2010 Guidelines and return it to EMS Safety. The update is relatively simple, with no formal retraining or retesting required. EMS Safety will be here to assist and inform any time questions arise.


Will you contact me with instructions on how to update?
EMS Safety will email more information as it becomes available. Contact us at (800) 215-9555 or email info@emssafety.com to verify your contact information to ensure you receive update information.


Will you have new videos?
Yes, EMS Safety is in the process of reshooting all of our videos and will release them the 2nd quarter of 2011.


Will you have new student cards?
Yes, EMS Safety will have redesigned student certification cards. They will have an updated, professional look.


Are your prices increasing?
EMS Safety is working hard to keep costs low so that there will be little change in the cost of workbooks and certification cards. There will be a charge for new instructor kits. We will release more information as it becomes available.


Will my current manikins support 2010 Guideline changes?
Yes


Will my current AED trainer support 2010 Guideline changes?
Yes


Is the new CPR standard Hands-Only?
Trained rescuers will still be taught to do compressions with ventilations. The 2010 Guidelines state that Hands-Only CPR is for non-trained rescuers, dispatcher-assisted rescuers, and those who cannot or will not provide effective rescue breaths. Hands-only CPR is not recommended for children or infants.


I have a group of students that needs to be certified before the updated material will be available. Can I still teach them?
Yes, continue to teach the 2005 Guidelines until new materials are released 2nd quarter of 2011.


What will I do with my old books?
EMS Safety will have supplements available the 2nd quarter of 2011 for download to utilize with workbooks that contain 2005 Guidelines.


Why is the sequence changing from A-B-C to C-A-B?
This change will mean that compressions are provided sooner, and the rescuer is not delayed by opening the airway or preparing a CPR barrier device.


What is the new rule for look-listen-feel?
"Look, Listen and Feel" has been removed. This step delayed initiation of CPR, and was performed inconsistently.


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