Online CPR Course

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

• Limit the personnel attending to a patient,
• reduce provider exposure, and
• to encourage bystander CPR with an emphasis on providing at least hands-only chest compressions.

• Put on PPE before stepping on the scene
• Begin cycles of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths.
• Use a bag-mask device with a tight seal and filter when giving rescue breaths OR provide continuous chest compressions with passive oxygenation using a medical/protective mask.
• Use mechanical CPR devices for patients who meet the height/weight requirements to lower aerosolization risk.

• Perform at least hands-only CPR after a cardiac arrest event has been identified
• A face mask or a cloth that covers the mouth and nose of the healthcare provider and/or victim may reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to a non-household bystander

Chest Compressions for Children:

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