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2017 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With

Theresa M Olasveengen, Allan R de Caen, Mary E Mancini

    Resuscitation
    |November 13, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation now continuously reviews CPR science, releasing annual summaries. This year

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

    Background:

    • The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has transitioned from a 5-year review cycle to a continuous review process for CPR science.
    • This shift aims to provide more timely updates on resuscitation guidelines and evidence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the first annual summary article of the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations.
    • To present the CPR science reviewed by ILCOR in the preceding year, including treatment recommendations.

    Main Methods:

    • Annual review of cardiopulmonary resuscitation science by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.
    • Inclusion of 5 basic life support and 1 paediatric consensus on science and treatment recommendations.
    • Assessment of scientific quality using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria.
    • Inclusion of task force insights on values and preferences.
    • Prioritization of knowledge gaps for future research.

    Main Results:

    • This year's review covers 5 basic life support and 1 paediatric consensus on CPR and ECC science.
    • Each consensus includes a summary of the science, its quality assessment via GRADE, and treatment recommendations.
    • Task force members identified and listed the top 3 knowledge gaps for specific research questions.

    Conclusions:

    • The new continuous review process by ILCOR ensures more current CPR and ECC guidelines.
    • Annual summary articles provide accessible overviews of the latest resuscitation science and recommendations.
    • Identification of knowledge gaps will guide future research priorities in CPR and ECC.

    Keywords:
    AHA Scientific StatementsCardiopulmonary resuscitationHeart massage

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