CPR Recommendations During COVID-19
While CPR with breaths has been shown to be beneficial when compared to compression-only CPR, during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is currently recommended that no rescue breaths be performed for adult cardiac arrest patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, due to the risk of disease transmission.
May an ambu or masked valve bag be used to provide respiratory support during CPR?
Yes. It must be approved by the school medical director and or PAD program director and all nursing staff would need to be trained to use the bag correctly.
Yes. It must be approved by the school medical director and or PAD program director and all nursing staff would need to be trained to use the bag correctly.
- American Heart Association Interim FAQs for Communities: COVID-19 and CPR Training
CPR with breaths is recommended for people who have been trained in CPR, but as an alternative, Hands-Only CPR can be performed until help arrives if you are unsure about putting your mouth on a stranger’s mouth, or have concerns the person may have COVID-19.
- American Red Cross Transmission-Based Precaution Guidelines for COVID-19
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has raised questions among those who may need to give care in an emergency. This page is meant to inform professional responders and healthcare workers on how to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19 while providing patient care. It includes resources on the use of valve-bag mask ventilation information www.redcross.org - New Guidelines on CPR When COVID-19 Is Known or Suspected | MedPage Today
New Guidelines on CPR When COVID-19 Is Known or Suspected — Avoiding infection during aerosol-generating procedures. by Nicole Lou, Staff Writer, MedPage Today www.medpagetoday.com - NYSDOH Opioid Prevention Programs COVID-19 Guidance for Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs in NYS
This guidance shares information on providing CPR as part of Opioid Overdose Prevention response (NYSDOH, 3/2020).
Page updated 3/6/2021
