How to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation: An opportunity for technology development

摘要

The report by Martin et al1 describing the accuracy of resuscitation interventions by Advanced Paediatric Life Support instructors raises some interesting questions, not least for the writers of resuscitation guidelines. The most obvious question is: Does it really matter that external chest compressions (ECCs) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are performed slightly too fast, not deep enough or in the wrong ratio? From the perspective of the guideline writer, the answer is complex.