First Aid 2010 ILCOR

Guidelines
Changes to CPR and AED for
Trained Laypersons
 Checking the Victim
Removed Steps
Open the airway.
Look, listen, and feel
for breathing.

New Step
Check for
responsiveness AND
breathing at same
time.
 ABC Is Now CAB
Old Order
ABC

New Order
CAB
Compressions
Airway
Breathing
 Chest Compressions
New Guidelines
Adult
At least 2 deep
Child
About 2 deep
Infant
About 1.5 deep
100 compressions per
minute
 Layperson CPR Review
1. Check for responsiveness and breathing.
2. Call backup
3. Provide 30 chest compressions deep and
fast.
4. Provide two rescue breaths.
5. Repeat the cycle of compressions and
breaths until an AED is available or
EMS personnel arrive.
 AED Use for All Ages
Adults
Use standard
electrode pads.

Children and Infants

Use pediatric
electrode pads if
available.
Use standard
electrode pads if no
pediatric electrode
pads are available.
Changes to CPR and AED Use for
Health Care Providers
 Checking the Victim
Removed Steps
Open the airway.
Look, listen, feel for
breathing.

New Steps
Check for
responsiveness AND
breathing at same time.
Check for a pulse.
 ABC Is Now CAB
Old Order
ABC

New Order
CAB
Compressions
Airway
Breathing
 Chest Compressions
New Guidelines
Adult
At least 2 deep
Child
About 2 deep
Infant
About 1.5 deep
100 compressions
per minute
 Health Care Provider
CPR Overview
1. Check for responsiveness and breathing.
2. Check quickly for the presence of a pulse.
3. If unresponsive and not breathing, provide 30
chest compressions deep and fast.
4. Provide two rescue breaths.
5. Repeat the cycle of chest compressions and
breaths until an AED is available.
 AED Use for All Ages
Adults
Use standard
electrode pads.

Children and Infants

Use pediatric
electrode pads if
available.
Use standard
electrode pads if no
pediatric electrode
pads are available.
CPR for Untrained Laypersons
 Hands-Only CPR
For untrained persons
Simplified steps
Reduced fears
Increasing likelihood of
prompt care
Compressions only
Fast
Deep
Continuous
Changes to First Aid
 Positioning the Victim
On the victims
back
CPR-ready
On the victims
side
To keep the
airway clear
Cautiously for
possible spinal
injuries
 Bleeding Control
Removed Steps
Elevation
Pressure points

New Steps
Expose and examine.
Apply pressure over
the dressing.
Bandage the wound.
Seek medical care.
 Caring for Shock
Removed Step
Elevating the legs.

New Steps
Maintain warmth.
Place the victim on his
or her back.
Care in Medical Emergencies
Asthma
Inhaler

Anaphylaxis
Auto-injector

Chest Discomfort
Aspirin
THANK YOU