Guideline Code |
RECOVER Code(s) | Issue | Guideline | Class |
Level |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G-BLS-01 |
BLS02 BLS06 |
Chest Compressions |
In dogs and cats, chest compressions should be done in lateral recumbency. | I | B | Click |
| G-BLS-02 | BLS02 | In dogs and cats, chest compression depth of between 1/3 and 1/2 the width of the chest is reasonable. |
IIa |
A |
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| G-BLS-03 | In large and giant breed dogs, chest compressions with the hands placed over the widest portion of the chest is reasonable. | IIa | C | Click | ||
| G-BLS-04 | BLS05B BLS06 |
In keel-chested dogs, performing chest compressions with the hands directly over the heart is reasonable. | IIa | C | Click | |
| G-BLS-05 | BLS05B BLS06 |
In barrel chested dogs, sternal chest compressions in dorsal recumbency may be considered. | IIb | C | Click | |
| G-BLS-06 | BLS05A | In cats and small dogs, circumferential compressions rather than lateral compressions may be considered. | IIb | C | Click | |
| G-BLS-07 | BLS07 | Chest compression rate of 100-120 compressions/minute are recommended for both dogs and cats, independent of size. | I | A | Click | |
| G-BLS-08 | BLS08 | Allowing full chest wall recoil between compressions and avoiding leaning on the chest during recoil are recommended. | I | A | Click | |
| G-BLS-09 | BLS03 | Ventilation | In non-intubated dogs and cats or single rescuer CPR, a C:V ratio of 30:2 is recommended. | I | B | Click |
| G-BLS-10 | BLS03 | In intubated, multiple-rescuer CPR, continuous chest compressions with simultaneous ventilation are recommended. | I | A | Click | |
| G-BLS-11 | BLS14 BLS15 |
Ventilation of dogs and cats with CPA at a rate of 10 breaths per minute with a tidal volume of 10ml/kg and an inspiratory time of 1 sec is recommended. | I | A | Click | |
| G-BLS-12 | Cycles of CPR | Rotation of chest compressors every 2 minutes is recommended to reduce lean and compromise of compression efficacy due to fatigue. | I | B | Click | |
| G-BLS-13 | BLS12 | It is recommended that CPR be performed in 2 minute cycles without interruption, and duration of pauses between cycles minimized. | I | A | Click | |
| G-BLS-14 | BLS11 | Delay in starting CPR | Aggressive administration of CPR in patients suspected of being in CPA is recommended, as the risk of injury due to CPR in patients not in CPA is low. | I | B | Click |
| G-BLS-15 | BLS09 | Interposed Abdominal Compressions | The use of interposed abdominal compressions in dogs and cats with CPA is reasonable when sufficient personnel trained in its use are available. | IIa | B | Click |