Compression-only life support (COLS) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation by layperson outside the hospital

The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines of compression-only life support (COLS) for management of the victim with cardiopulmonary arrest in adults provide a stepwise algorithmic approach for optimal outcome of the victim outside the hospital by untrained laypersons. These guidelines have...

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Published in:Indian journal of anaesthesia 2017-11, Vol.61 (11), p.867-873
Main Authors: Ahmed, Syed Moied, Garg, Rakesh, Divatia, Jigeeshu Vasishtha, Rao, Ssc Chakra, Mishra, Bibhuti Bhusan, Kalandoor, M Venkatagiri, Kapoor, Mukul Chandra, Singh, Baljit
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Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesiology
Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Care and treatment
chest compression-only
compression alone
Councils
CPR
Critical care
Emergency medical care
Guidelines
hands-only
layperson cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Methods
Practice guidelines (Medicine)
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Ventilators
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Summary:The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines of compression-only life support (COLS) for management of the victim with cardiopulmonary arrest in adults provide a stepwise algorithmic approach for optimal outcome of the victim outside the hospital by untrained laypersons. These guidelines have been developed to recommend practical, uniform and acceptable resuscitation algorithms across India. As resuscitation data of the Indian population are inadequate, these guidelines have been based on international literature. The guidelines have been recommended after discussion among Indian experts and the recommendations modified to ensure its practical applicability across the country. The COLS emphasises on early recognition of cardiac arrest and activation, early chest compression and early transfer to medical facility. The guidelines emphasise avoidance of any interruption of chest compression, and thus relies primarily on chest compression-only CPR by laypersons.
ISSN:0019-5049
0976-2817
DOI:10.4103/ija.IJA_636_17