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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Emergency and Critical Care
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Background:

  • Basic life support (BLS) protocols are crucial in veterinary emergency medicine.
  • Evidence-based guidelines are needed to standardize BLS in veterinary cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) cases.
  • Existing research often utilizes canine models, necessitating species-specific considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize the evidence on BLS in veterinary CPR.
  • To identify current knowledge gaps in veterinary BLS practices.
  • To develop consensus-based recommendations for clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic evaluation of veterinary literature on BLS and CPR.
  • Categorization of studies by evidence level and quality.
  • Consensus development by the RECOVER BLS domain and committee, with public comment.
  • Worksheet template used for evaluating techniques and formulating conclusions.

Main Results:

  • Recommendations for chest compressions: rate ≥100/min, depth 1/3–1/2 chest width, minimal pauses.
  • Ventilation strategies: 8–10 breaths/min for intubated patients, 30:2 ratio for nonintubated patients.
  • Emphasis on early identification of CPA and immediate initiation of BLS.

Conclusions:

  • Early CPA recognition and prompt BLS are critical in veterinary medicine.
  • Significant knowledge gaps persist, particularly regarding optimal chest compression techniques and species-specific differences.
  • Further research is warranted to address these gaps and refine veterinary BLS protocols.