Thread: First Aid Training and Article

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Yesterday I redid my First Aid training for the first time in, well a significant period of time (lets just say that AED's were a look but don't touch item in courses).
It is amazing how the "rules" have changed - 30:2 CPR ratio regardless of age now, and breathing no longer recomended in many countries.
There are now easily available tourniquets, and I clearly need to have a reassessment of my emergency kit.

For children, the CPR ratio is still 15:2 for healthcare professionals. The guidelines do change based on the evidence available and professional consensus opinion. It is accepted that the evidence is weak, but it's a best "guess". The key point is to do chest compressions. For those that are really interested: https://www.anzcor.org/

On a more philosophical note, I question the expectations associated with CPR in remote areas where help is many hours away, especially where the primary cause of cardiac arrest is non-cardiac (e.g. haemorrhage secondary to a gunshot wound). Definitely do it as you have nothing to lose, but don't expect a good outcome.