tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059545338165002322.post1805073278379641092..comments2023-10-11T05:16:54.240-05:00Comments on Emergency Care: More on CPR...This just in:Dan Limmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11666279767120682672noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059545338165002322.post-50156943750313944312008-05-28T09:01:00.000-05:002008-05-28T09:01:00.000-05:00I know Jay Wiseman well from my subscribed blogs. ...I know Jay Wiseman well from my subscribed blogs. He is a very knowledgeable and highly intelligent gentleman.<BR/><BR/>However, the AHA has stated that "compression-only" CPR is meant for those who either lack the confidence (lack of barrier device) or competence (lack of recent training) AND is nearly as effective, if not equally as effective, as conventional CPR.<BR/><BR/>My "knee-jerk" reaction with change isn't the greatest all of the time so I have to sit, stew and eventually rationalize what IS best despite my initial thoughts. So, I wasn't totally thrilled about "compression-only" CPR trials even before any AHA press release, but on the other hand, I wasn't totally thrilled about the elimination of any pulse check by lay rescuers before CPR either.<BR/><BR/>We ALL have to look at the evidence-based medicine and learn what is best for all beyond the influence of any personal bias, usual tradition or past education.<BR/><BR/>Kenneth J Searcy, RN<BR/>cprxprt@AOL.comKenneth J Searcy, RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686703896591138220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059545338165002322.post-63272179606570573032008-04-22T16:56:00.000-05:002008-04-22T16:56:00.000-05:00I think the point here is that Compression Only CP...I think the point here is that Compression Only CPR is for LAY Rescuers only. So they will be covered by Good Samaratin laws. It is better than nothing and in a Urban setting, you are hoping for a fast response from a professional rescuer. All EMS personel should continue to do ventilations with their compressions.WyoSkibumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556467028242581760noreply@blogger.com