New Rescuer Guidelines Tackle Rise of Drowning Deaths in U.S.
November 13, 2024
(MedPage Today) – American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics stress CPR with breaths, compressions
Mouth-to-mouth CPR with chest compressions are still the priority when rescuing victims of drowning, according to a focused update of American resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular guidelines.
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a more codified and elaborate list of recommendations that replaces existing drowning guidelines from 2020 and years earlier. (Read More)