About CPR
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines
According to the 2010 AHA guidelines, high-quality CPR, particularly effective chest compressions, contributes significantly to the successful resuscitation of cardiac arrest patients. Studies show that effective chest compressions create more blood flow through the heart to the rest of the body, buying a few minutes until defibrillation can be attempted or the heart can pump blood on its own. The guidelines recommend that rescuers minimize interruptions to chest compressions and suggest that rescuers “push hard and push fast” when giving chest compressions.
Please view the new 2010 AHA Guidelines here:
http://static.heart.org/eccguidelines/
