The science of resuscitation has advanced since CPR and ECC guidelines were last published in 2000. The 2005 guidelines include several critical changes in approach, all geared toward improving ...

8-10/min 10-12/min Vasopressor use Consider after 1 unsuccessful shock followed by 2 min of CPR if still no perfusing rhythm Give after series of 3 unsuccessful "stacked" shocks Antiarrhythmic use ...

The guidelines were published in the journals Circulation and Pediatrics. The article in Pediatrics ... Rescuers should immediately begin CPR. Trained rescuers should initiate CPR by giving ...