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.
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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.
most dictionaries are updated yearly and some are only updated every decade