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Pediatric Pharmacists' Participation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Events

Olivia Brandner1, Lauren Campisi2, Amy L Nguyen3

  • 1Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (OB), Department of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois.

The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics : JPPT : the Official Journal of PPAG
|August 18, 2025
PubMed

Insights

The Pediatric Pharmacy Association recommends policies for pharmacist involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) events. This includes training, credentialing, and education on emergency medications for better patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Institutions face challenges regarding routine pharmacist participation in emergency resuscitation.
  • The Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) acknowledges these complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To encourage institutions to establish and maintain policies for pharmacist involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) events.
  • To advocate for enhanced roles and preparedness of pharmacists during medical emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Policy recommendation and advocacy.
  • Emphasis on institutional committee involvement and emergency drug kit preparation.
  • Recommendation for preparatory training programs and specific certifications.

Main Results:

  • The PPA strongly encourages policy creation and adoption for pharmacist participation in CPR.
  • Advocates for pharmacist involvement in medical emergency teams and emergency drug kit preparation.
  • Recommends specific training and credentialing, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacists should be integral to emergency resuscitation efforts.
  • Comprehensive training, credentialing, and policy support are crucial for effective pharmacist roles in CPR.
  • Pharmacist education on emergency pharmacotherapy and institutional protocols enhances resuscitation outcomes.

Keywords:
cardiopulmonary resuscitationpediatric advanced life supportpediatricspharmacist

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