Even good CPR is far less efficient at circulating blood than a functioning heart.
The indicators of high-quality CPR that were identified at the 2012 AHA CPR Quality Summit in order of importance include:
- Chest compression fraction (CCF);
- Chest compression rate;
- Chest compression depth;
- Allowing for full recoil; and
- Adequate ventilations.
Using real-time feedback devices and ETCO2 to assess CPR quality.
Three tips to limit pauses in CPR compressions to 10 seconds or less.
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