Prolonged (>35 min) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attempts in children after in-hospital cardiac arrest can result in a high rate of neurologically favourable survival to hospital discharge.
Nurses will be familiar with the procedure for advanced life support but may be less confident with paediatric basic life support skills, which are required to manage out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep ...
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association (the Association), a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, have published updated guidelines for ...
DALLAS and ITASCA, IL - October 23, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association (the Association), a relentless force changing the future of health for ...