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	Emergency University 2005 Guidelines
	Emergency University's Adult online CPR training and online AED training programs meet the internationally accepted guidelines established by ILCOR, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (2005 Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science) Circulation. 2005:112: III-1-III-4 and the American Heart Association Circulation 2005; 112: IV-41-IV-46. Please see below how Emergency University’s online CPR and AED training courses meet the latest ILCOR and AHA guidelines. ILCOR members include the Australian Resuscitation Council, the American Heart Association, the European Resuscitation Council, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Inter-American Heart Foundation, the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, and the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa.

Adult CPR 2005 Guidelines

2005 Adult CPR ILCOR Guidelines	2005 Adult CPR AHA Guidelines	EU Adult CPR Training Program Location
Rescuers should start CPR if the victim is unconscious (unresponsive), not moving, and not breathing. Even if the victim takes occasional gasps, rescuers should suspect that cardiac arrest has occured and should start CPR. Circulation 2005;112;IV-19-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-5,6	"CPR training should emphasize how to recognize occasional gasps and should instruct rescuers to give rescue breaths and proceed with the steps of CPR when the unresponsive victim demonstrates occasional gasps." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23	Anatomy and Physiology slide 12 Anatomy and Physiology Test Question 4 Adult CPR Training slide 8 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 1
"Use of AEDs by trained lay and professional responders is recommended to increase survival rates in patients with cardiac arrest." Circulation 2005;112;III-18	"Bystanders can perform 3 of the 4 links in the Chain of Survival." Circulation 2005;112;IV-12,19,20	Anatomy and Physiology slide 13 Anatomy and Physiology Test Question 5
	"Once the rescuer has ensured that the scene is safe, the rescuer should check for response." Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Training slide 9
	"To check for response, tap the victim on the shoulder and ask, 'Are you all right?'" Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Training slide 9 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 2 CPR Test
	"If a lone rescuer finds an unresponsive adult (ie, no movement or resonse to stimulation), the rescuer should activate the EMS system (phone 911), get an AED (if available), and return to the victim to provide CPR and defibrillation if needed." Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Training slide 10,11,12 CPR Test
"Rescuers should open the airway by using the head tilt chin lift maneuver." Circulation 2005;112;IV-21 Circulation 2005;112;III-6	"The lay rescuer should open the airway using a head tilt-chin lift maneuver for both injured and noninjured victims." Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Training slide 14 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 7 CPR Test
	"While maintaining an open airway, look, listen, and feel for breathing." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22-24	Adult CPR Training slide 15,16,17 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 8 CPR Test
"It is reasonable to give each breath within a 1-second inspriatory time to achieve chest rise." Circulation 2005; 112;III-7	"Give 2 rescue breaths, each over 1 second, with enough volume to produce visible chest rise." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23	CPR Training frame 18
"Give 2 to 5 breaths If no regular breathing." "It is reasonable to give each breath within a 1-second inspiratory time." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-3,7	"Give 2 rescue breaths, each over 1 second, with enough volume to produce visible chest rise." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23	Adult CPR Training slide 18,19,23 CPR Test
"Rescuers should be encouraged to do compression-only CPR if they are unwilling to do airway and breathing maneuvers." Circulation 2005; 112;III-9	"Laypersons should be encouraged to do compression-only CPR if they are unable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths." Circulation 2005;112;IV-27	Adult CPR Training frame 19
"Cardiac arrest victims should be placed supine on a firm surface." Circulation 2005; 112;III-8	"To maximize the effectiveness of compressions, the victim should lie supine on a hard surface." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25	Adult CPR Training frame 20
"Position the heel of their dominant hand in the center of the chest of an adult vicitm, with the nondonimant hand on top." Circulation 2005;112;III-7	"The rescuer should place the heel of the hand on the sternum in the center (middle) of the chest between the nipples and then place the heel of the second hand on top of the first so that the hands are overlapped and parallel." Circulation 2005;112;IV-26	Adult CPR Training slide 20 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 9
"To give effective chest compressions push hard and push fast." "Compress the adult chest at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute, with a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25,26 Circulation 2005;112;III-8	"To give effective chest compressions push hard and push fast." "Compress the adult chest at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute, with a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25,26	Adult CPR Training slide 20,21,22,23 CPR Practice Scenarios Question 9,10 CPR Test
"It is reasonable to use a duty cycle (ie, ratio between compresson and release ) of 50%." Circulation 2005; 112; III-8	"Allow the chest to recoil completely after each compression, and allow approximately equal compression and relaxation times." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25	CPR Training frame 22
"When feasible, rescuers should frequently alternate "compressor" duties, regardless of whether they feel fatigued, to ensure that fatigue does not interfere with delivery of adequate chest compressions." Circulation 2005;112;IV-26 Circulation 2005;112;III-8	"When 2 or more rescuers are available, it is reasonable to switch the compressor about every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of compressions and ventilations at a rate of 30:2)." Circulation 2005;112;IV-26	Adult CPR Training slide 22 CPR Test
	"Lay rescuers should continue CPR until an AED arrives, the victim begins to move, or EMS personnel take over CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-26	Adult CPR Training slide 24 CPR Test

Child/Infant CPR 2005 Guidelines

2005 Child/Infant CPR ILCOR Guidelines	2005 Child/Infant CPR AHA Guidelines	EU Child/Infant CPR Training Program Location
	"Gently tap the victim and ask loudly, "Are you OK?" Call the child's name if you know it. Look for movement. If the child is responsive, he or she will answer or move". Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 22
	"If the child is unresponsive and is not moving, shout for help and start CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 17 and 22
"A period of immediate CPR before phoning EMS and getting the AED (call fast) is indicated for most pediatric arrests because the are presumed to be asphyxial or prolonged." "lone rescuers should perform CPR for 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) before activating EMS." Circulation 2005; 112; III-74	"If you are alone, continue CPR for 5 cycles (about 2 minutes). One cycle of CPR for the lone rescuer is 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Then activate the EMS system and get an automated external defibrillator (AED)." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 17
"In a witnessed sudden collapse (eg. During an athletic event), the cause is more likely to be VF, and the lone rescuer should phone for professional help and get the AED (when available) before starting CPR". Circulation 2005; 112; III-74	"If the arrest is witnessed and sudden (eg, an athlete who collapses on the playing field), a lone healthcare proveder should activate the EMS system (by telephoning 911 in most locales) and get an AED (if the child is 1 year of age or older) before starting CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 19
"Cardiac arrest victims should be placed supine on a firm surface." Circulation 2005; 112;III-8	"If the vicitm is unresponsive, make sure that the vicitm is in a supine (face up) position on a flat, hard surface, such as a sturdy table, the floor, or the ground". Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 30
	"If you must turn the vicitm, minimize turning or twisting of the head and neck." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 30
	"If you are a lay rescuer, open the airway using a head tilt-chin lift maneuver for both injured and noninjured victims." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 24
	"While maintaining an open airway, take no more than 10 seconds to check whether the victim is breathing: Look for rhythmic chest and abdominal movement, listen for exhaled breath sounds at the nose and mouth, and feel for exhaled air on you cheek. Periodic gasping, also called agonal gasps, is not breathing." Circulation 2005;112;IV-158	Child CPR Training Frames 25,26,27
	"If the child is not breathing or has only occasional gasps: for the lay rescuer: maintain an open airway and give two breaths." "Give 2 breaths that make the chest rise." Circulation 2005;112;IV-158	Child CPR Training Frames 28,29,30
"There is no data to justify a change from the recommendation that the rescuer attempt mouth-to-mouth-and-nose ventilation for infants" Circulation 2005:112:III-75	"In an infant, use a mouth-to-mouth-and-nose technique (LOE 7; Class Iib): in a child, use a mouth-to-mouth technique." Circulation 2005;112;IV-159	Child CPR Training Frame 28
Lay rescuers should start chest compressions for an unresponsive infant or child who is not moving or breathing. Circulation 2005; 112; III-74	"Lay rescuers are not taught to check for a pulse. The lay rescuer should immediately begin chest compressions after delivering 2 rescue breaths." Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	Child CPR Training Frame 30
"The two finger technique is recommended for 1-rescuer infant CPR to facilitate rapid transition between compression and ventilation and to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. It remains an acceptable alternative method of chest compressions for 2 rescuers". Circulation 2005; 112; III-75	"To give chest compressions, compress the lower half of the sternum but do not compress over the xiphoid." "In an infant victim, lay rescuers and lone rescuers should compress the sternum with 2 fingers place just below the intermammary line." Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	Child CPR Training Frame 34
	"Push Hard: push with sufficient force to depress the chest approximately one third to one half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest. Push Fast: push at a rate of approximately 100 compressions per minute. Release completely to allow the chest to fully recoil. Minimize interruptions in chest compressions." Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	Child CPR Training Frames 31,32,35
"For ease of teaching and retention, a universal compressions ventilation ratio of 30:2 is recommended for the lone rescuer responding to infants, children, and adults. Circulation 2005; 112; III-75	"If you are the only rescuer, perform cycles of 30 chest compressions (Class Indeterminate) followed by 2 effective ventilations with as short a pause in chest compressions as possible." Circulation 2005;112;IV-161	Child CPR Training Frame 33
"Trained rescuers should be encouraged to provide both ventilations and chest compressions. If rescuers are reluctant to provide rescue breaths, however, they should be encouraged to perform chest compressions alone without interruption." Circulation 2005; 112; III-75,76	"If a rescuer is unwilling or unable to provide ventilations, chest compressions alone are better than no resuscitation at all." Circulation 2005;112;IV-161	Child CPR Training Frame 33

Obstructed Airway 2005 Guidelines

2005 Obstructed Airway ILCOR Guidelines	2005 Obstructed Airway AHA Guidelines	EU Obstructed Airway Training Program Location
"Chest thrusts, back blows/slaps, or abdominal thrusts are effective for relieving FBAO in conscious adults and children >1 year of age". "These techniques should be applied in rapid sequence until the obstruction is relieved". Circulation 2005;112;III-6	"Although chest thrusts, back slaps, and abdominal thrusts are feasible and effective for relieving severe FBAO in conscious (responsive) adults and children ³ 1 year of age, for simplicity in training we recommend that the abdominal thrust be applied in rapid sequence until the obstruction is relieved" Circulation 2005;112;IV-28	Obstructed Airway Training slides 4-8
"Unconscious victims should receive CPR" Circulation 2005;112;III-6	"If the adult vicitm of FBAO becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should carefully support the patient to the ground, immediately activate EMS and then begin CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-29	Obstructed Airway Training slide 9
"The finger sweep should be used in the unconscious patient with an obstructed airway only if solid material is visible in the airway". Circulation 2005;112;III-6		Obstructed Airway Training slide 9
	"For an infant deliver 5 back blows (slaps) followed by 5 chest thrusts repeatedly until the object is expelled or the victim becomes unconscious". Circulation 2005; 112;IV-162	Obstructed Airway Training slides 10-13

Pro CPR 2005 Guidelines

2005 Pro CPR ILCOR Guidelines	2005 Pro CPR AHA Guidelines	EU Pro CPR Training Program Location
Adult CPR
"Rescuers should start CPR if the victim is unconscious (unresponsive), not moving, and not breathing. Even if the victim takes occasional gasps, rescuers should suspect that cardiac arrest has occured and should start CPR. Circulation 2005;112;IV-19-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-5,6	"Rescuers should start CPR if the victim is unconscious (unresponsive), not moving, and not breathing. Even if the victim takes occasional gasps, rescuers should suspect that cardiac arrest has occured and should start CPR. Circulation 2005;112;IV-19-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-5,6	Adult CPR Frame 8 Adult CPR Practice Question 1
	"Bystanders can perform 3 of the 4 links in the Chain of Survival." Circulation 2005;112;IV-12,19,20	Pro A&P Frame 13 Pro A&P Test Question 5
	Scene Safety Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Frame 9
	"To check for response, tap the victim on the shoulder and ask, 'Are you all right?'" Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Frame 9 Adult CPR Practice Question 2 Adult CPR Test Question 1
	"If a lone rescuer finds an unresponsive adult (ie, no movement or resonse to stimulation), the rescuer should activate the EMS system (phone 911), get an AED (if available), and return to the victim to provide CPR and defibrillation if needed." Circulation 2005;112;IV-21	Adult CPR Frame 10 Adult CPR Practice Question 3 Adult CPR Test Question 2
	"For unresponsive victims of all ages with likely asphyxial arrest (eg, drowning) the lone healthcare provider should deliver about 5 cycles (2 minutes) of CPR before leaving the victim to telephone the emergency response number and get the AED. Circulation 2005;112;IV-12	Adult CPR Frame 11
"Rescuers should open the airway by using the head tilt chin lift maneuver." "If a healthcare provider suspects a cervical spine injury, open the airway using a jaw thrust without head extension." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22 Circulation 2005;112;III-6	"Rescuers should open the airway by using the head tilt chin lift maneuver." "If a healthcare provider suspects a cervical spine injury, open the airway using a jaw thrust without head extension." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22 Circulation 2005;112;III-6	Adult CPR Frame 13,14 Adult CPR Practice Question 7 Adult CPR Test Question 3
	"While maintaining an open airway, look, listen, and feel for breathing." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22-24	Adult CPR Frame 15 Adult CPR Practice Question 8 Adult CPR Test Question 4
"It is reasonable to give each breath within a 1-second inspriatory time to achieve chest rise." Circulation 2005; 112;III-7		Adult CPR Frame 16-18 Adult CPR Test Question 5
"Give 2 to 5 breaths If no regular breathing." "It is reasonable to give each breath within a 1-second inspiratory time." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-3,7	"Give 2 to 5 breaths If no regular breathing." "It is reasonable to give each breath within a 1-second inspiratory time." Circulation 2005;112;IV-23-25 Circulation 2005;112;III-3,7	Adult CPR Frame 16-18 Adult CPR Test Question 5
	"After delivery of 2 rescue breaths, healthcare providers should attempt to feel a pulse in the unresponsive, non-breathing victim for no more than 10 seconds. If the provider does not definitely feel a pulse within 10 seconds, the provider should begin cycles of chest compressions and ventilations". Circulation 2005;112;IV-13	Adult CPR Frame 20 Adult CPR Test Question 6-7
	"Healthcare providers will be taught to deliver rescue breaths without chest compressions for the victim with respiratory arrest and a perfusing rhythm. Rescue breaths without chest compressions should be delivered at a rate of about 10 to 12 breaths per minute for the adult and a rate of about 12 to 20 breaths per minute for the infant and child." Circulation 2005;112;IV-13	Adult CPR Frame 21
"For ventilation with a bag valve mask with room air or oxygen it is reasonable to give each breath with a 1-second inspiratory time to achieve chest rise. Circulation 2005;112;III-7		Adult CPR Frame 19
"During CPR with an advanced airway in place, it is reasonable to ventilate the lungs at a rate of 8 to 10 ventilations per minute without pausing during chest compressions to deliver ventilations." Circulation 2005;112;III-7	"Allow the chest to recoil completely after each compression, and allow approximately equal compression and relaxation times." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25	Adult CPR Frame 27
"Cardiac arrest victims should be placed supine on a firm surface." Circulation 2005; 112;III-8		Adult CPR Frame 22
"Position the heel of their dominant hand in the center of the chest of an adult vicitm, with the nondonimant hand on top." Circulation 2005;112;III-7		Adult CPR Frame 22 Adult CPR Practice Question 9
"To give effective chest compressions push hard and push fast." "Compress the adult chest at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute, with a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25,26 Circulation 2005;112;III-8	"To give effective chest compressions push hard and push fast." "Compress the adult chest at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute, with a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches." Circulation 2005;112;IV-25,26 Circulation 2005;112;III-8	Adult CPR Frame 22-24 Adult CPR Practice Question 9
"It is reasonable to use a duty cycle (ie, ratio between compresson and release ) of 50%." Circulation 2005; 112; III-8		Adult CPR Frame 5
	"The two rescuers should change compressor and ventilator roles approximately every 2 minutes to prevent compressor fatgigue and deterioration in quality and rate of chest compressions." Circulation 2005;112;IV-13	Adult CPR Frame 26
	"Lay rescuers should continue CPR until an AED arrives, the victim begins to move, or EMS personnel take over CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-26	Adult CPR Frame 28
Obstructed Airway
"Chest thrusts, back blows/slaps, or abdominal thrusts are effective for relieving FBAO in conscious adults and children >1 year of age". "These techniques should be applied in rapid sequence until the obstruction is relieved". Circulation 2005;112;III-6		Obstructed Airway Training slides 4-8
"Unconscious victims should receive CPR" Circulation 2005;112;III-6		Obstructed Airway Training slide 9
"The finger sweep should be used in the unconscious patient with an obstructed airway only if solid material is visible in the airway". Circulation 2005;112;III-6		Obstructed Airway Training slide 9
	"For an infant deliver 5 back blows (slaps) followed by 5 chest thrusts repeatedly until the object is expelled or the victim becomes unconscious". Circulation 2005; 112;IV-162	Obstructed Airway Training slides 10-13
Child/Infant CPR
	"Gently tap the victim and ask loudly, "Are you OK?" Call the child's name if you know it. Look for movement. If the child is responsive, he or she will answer or move". Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 9 Child CPR Test Question 1
	"If the child is unresponsive and is not moving, shout for help and start CPR." Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 4,10 Child CPR Test Question 2
"A period of immediate CPR before phoning EMS and getting the AED (call fast) is indicated for most pediatric arrests because the are presumed to be asphyxial or prolonged." "lone rescuers should perform CPR for 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) before activating EMS." Circulation 2005;112;IV-161,162 Circulation 2005; 112; III-74	"A period of immediate CPR before phoning EMS and getting the AED (call fast) is indicated for most pediatric arrests because the are presumed to be asphyxial or prolonged." "lone rescuers should perform CPR for 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) before activating EMS." Circulation 2005;112;IV-161,162 Circulation 2005; 112; III-74	Child CPR Training Frame 1,2,6 Child CPR Test Question 8
"In a witnessed sudden collapse (eg. During an athletic event), the cause is more likely to be VF, and the lone rescuer should phone for professional help and get the AED (when available) before starting CPR". Circulation 2005; 112; III-74		Child CPR Training Frame 7
	"If the vicitm is unresponsive, make sure that the vicitm is in a supine (face up) position on a flat, hard surface, such as a sturdy table, the floor, or the ground". Circulation 2005;112;IV-157	Child CPR Training Frame 17 Child CPR Test Question 1
"Rescuers should open the airway by using the head tilt chin lift maneuver." "If a healthcare provider suspects a cervical spine injury, open the airway using a jaw thrust without head extension." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22 Circulation 2005;112;III-6	"Rescuers should open the airway by using the head tilt chin lift maneuver." "If a healthcare provider suspects a cervical spine injury, open the airway using a jaw thrust without head extension." Circulation 2005;112;IV-22 Circulation 2005;112;III-6	Child CPR Training Frame 11 Child CPR Test Question 3
	"While maintaining an open airway, take no more than 10 seconds to check whether the victim is breathing: Look for rhythmic chest and abdominal movement, listen for exhaled breath sounds at the nose and mouth, and feel for exhaled air on you cheek. Periodic gasping, also called agonal gasps, is not breathing." Circulation 2005;112;IV-158	Child CPR Training Frame 12 Child CPR Test Question 4
	"If the child is not breathing or has only occasional gasps: for the lay rescuer: maintain an open airway and give two breaths." Circulation 2005;112;IV-158	Child CPR Training Frame 5,13 Child CPR Test Question 5
	"In an infant, use a mouth-to-mouth-and-nose technique (LOE 7; Class Iib): in a child, use a mouth-to-mouth technique." Circulation 2005;112;IV-159	Child CPR Training Frame 13,14
	After delivery of 2 rescue breaths, healthcare providers should attempt to feel a pulse in the unresponsive, non-breathing victim for no more than 10 seconds. If the provider does not definitely feel a pulse within 10 seconds, the provider should begin cycles of chest compressions and ventilations. Circulation 2005;112;IV-13	Child CPR Training Frame 15-17 Child CPR Test Question 6-7
To give chest compressions, compress the lower half of the sternum but do not compress over the xiphoid. "The two finger technique is recommended for 1-rescuer infant CPR to facilitate rapid transition between compression and ventilation and to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. It remains an acceptable alternative method of chest compressions for 2 rescuers". Circulation 2005; 112; III-75 Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	To give chest compressions, compress the lower half of the sternum but do not compress over the xiphoid. "The two finger technique is recommended for 1-rescuer infant CPR to facilitate rapid transition between compression and ventilation and to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. It remains an acceptable alternative method of chest compressions for 2 rescuers". Circulation 2005; 112; III-75 Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	Child CPR Training Frame 18-19,21-22 Child CPR Test Question 7
	"Push Hard: push with sufficient force to depress the chest approximately one third to one half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest. Push Fast: push at a rate of approximately 100 compressions per minute. Release completely to allow the chest to fully recoil. Minimize interruptions in chest compressions." Circulation 2005;112;IV-160	Child CPR Training Frame 18-19,21-22
"For ease of teaching and retention, a universal compressions ventilation ratio of 30:2 is recommended for the lone rescuer responding to infants, children, and adults. Circulation 2005; 112; III-75		Child CPR Training Frame 20,23
	"When two healthcare providers are performing CPR, the compression-ventialtion ratio should be 15:2 untilo and advanced airway is in place. Circulation 2005;112;IV-14	Child CPR Training Frame 24
	For the Infant "When 2 healthcare providers are performing CPRÉthe healthcare provider who is compressing the chest should, when feasible, use the 2-thumb-encircling hands technique."Circulation 2005;112;IV-14	Child CPR Training Frame 25

AED 2005 Guidelines

2005 AED ILCOR Guidelines	2005 AED AHA Guidelines	EU AED Training Program Location
"Use of AED's by trained lay and professional responders is recommended to increase survival rates in patients with cardiac arrest." Circulation 2005;112;III-18		AED Training Frame 2 AED Test Question 5
	"When any rescuer witnesses an out-of-hospital arrest and an AED is immediately available on-site, the rescuer should use the AED as soon as possible." Circulation 2005;112;IV-35	AED Training Frame 10 AED Practice Scenario Question 6 AED Test Question 5
"Electrode pads should be placed on the exposed chest in an anterolateral position." Circulation 2005;112;III-18		AED Training Frames 18-19 AED Practice Scenario Question 7 AED Test Question 6
"Self adhesive defibrillation pads are safe and effective." Circulation 2005;112;III-19		AED Training Frame 14 AED Test Question 6
"A 1-shock strategy may improve outcome by reducing interruption of chest compressions. A 3-stacked shock sequence can be optimized by immediate resumption of effective chest compressions after each shock (irrespective of the rhythm) and by minimizing the hands-off time for rhythm analysis." Circulation 2005;112;III-20	"The rescuer should deliver 1 shock and then immediately resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions. The rescuer should not delay resumption of chest compressions to recheck the rhythm or pulse. After 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) of CPR, the AED should then analyze the cardiac rhythjm and deliver another shock if indicated. Circulation 2005;112;IV-36	AED Training Frames 23,26 AED Practice Scenario Questions 9,12-18 AED Test Questions 8-9

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