Coronavirus CPR Guidelines

With the widespread COVID-19 pandemic and the probability of an increase in cardiac arrests, interim 2020 AHA guidelines for CPR were released in April.

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Chapter 12: Coronavirus CPR Guidelines

In April 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released updated CPR guidance to address the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated rise in cardiac arrests. These interim guidelines aim to:

Limit the number of responders in direct contact with the patient
Reduce risk of exposure for healthcare providers
Encourage bystander CPR—especially hands-only chest compressions

Healthcare Provider Adult CPR Update

Healthcare workers are often closest to patients who may be suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19—and as a result, are among those at highest risk of infection. These updates are designed to support safety while continuing effective care:

Put on PPE before entering the scene.
Begin 30:2 CPR cycles—30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
Use a bag-mask device with a tight seal and filter when giving breaths, or perform continuous compressions with passive oxygenation using a mask.
Use mechanical CPR devices when appropriate to minimize aerosol risk.

Chest Compressions for Adults

Perform at least hands-only CPR if a cardiac arrest is identified.
Use a face mask or cloth to cover the rescuer’s and/or victim’s mouth and nose to help lower the chance of virus transmission, especially between non-household individuals

Chest Compressions for Children

Perform compressions and consider mouth-to-mouth ventilation
A face mask or cloth covering the mouth and nose of the healthcare provider and/or the victim may help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to a non-household bystander.

These adjustments were created to keep CPR as safe and effective as possible under pandemic conditions. This chapter in your Online CPR/AED Course provides essential guidance to help you respond with care and caution during COVID-related emergencies