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Reply to: Suggestions to improve the traumatic cardiac arrest guidelines based on practical prehospital experience.

2021

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015

2015

Summary of changes since 2010 Guidelines The main changes in the ERC Guidelines 2015 in comparison with the Guidelines 20101are summarised below:Special causes•Survival after an asphyxia-induced cardiac arrest is rare and survivors often have severe neurological impairment. During CPR, early effective ventilation of the lungs with supplementary oxy-gen is essential.•A high degree of clinical suspicion and aggressive treatment can prevent cardiac arrest from electrolyte abnormalities. The new algorithm provides clinical guidance to emergency treatment of life-threatening hyperkalaemia.•Hypothermic patients without signs of cardiac instability(systolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, absence of vent…