It seems as though, during the past number of years, it is every 5 years. There was ECC 2000, ECC 2005 & I hear there are guidelines for ECC 2010 which will be rolled out later this year; all which have CPR changes and updates.
I am not sure what exactly you are asking. I have attached the link to the AHA ECC & CPR 2005 guidelines for your reference. These guidelines updated CPR to the latest techniques.
Learn CPR is a free public service supported by the University of Washington School of Medicine. Learn the basics of CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The American Heart Association issued updated CPR guidelines in October, 2010.
every year
The new guidelines for CPR, ECC 2005, is described in the AHA related link.
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.
No breaths, chest compression only with the rhythm of Staying alive.
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30 compressions 2 breaths. Per 2010 AHA guidelines. Compression only CPR can be performed if no barrier device is present.
when performing CPR the guidelines state 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths. this should remain and shouldnt vary at all.
CPR training can be found online from a number of companies such as American Safety Training Institution and F.A.S.T. rescue. They follow the guidelines of International Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation standards
Do not stop CPR to check for signs of life in Adult CPR. Continue CPR until help (EMS) arrives or someone takes over.
(From "What is CPR?" on this site)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the procedure of maintaining artificial respiration and artificial circulation in a mammal who has gone into cardiac arrest through repeating cycles of chest compressions and ventilations. It is intended to maintain adequate oxygenation and circulation of critical body tissues, particularly those of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and heart so that advanced life support procedures can restore the circulatory system to a functional state.Cardio means heart, pulmonary pertains to lungs, and resuscitation means to revive from death or unconsciousness.CPR is indicated for people or animals who are not breathing and are unable to maintain adequate circulation. The exact methods for performing CPR vary by species and age and are updated regularly. There is an international committee, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) that convenes approximately every five years to consolidate resuscitation research and publish updated guidelines for human resuscitation, including CPR, along with more minor publications in between these major updates.