the first time, first aid. Each task force performed detailed systematic reviews based on the
recommendations of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, 4 and the criteria of …

Background The roots of first aid have been recorded throughout history, particularly as
related to warfare or battlefield care. Images on classical Greek pottery from circa 500 bc …

This executive summary provides the essential treatment algorithms for the resuscitation of
children and adults and highlights the main guideline changes since 2010. Detailed …

A doença cardíaca isquêmica, principal determinante da PCR, continua liderando as
causas de morte no mundo, e no Brasil não é diferente. 1, 2 Em 2013, nos Estados Unidos …

In 2005, the American Heart Association (AHA) together with the American Red Cross (ARC)
formed the National First Aid Science Advisory Board to evaluate the science associated …

BACKGROUND Despite increasing popularity of prehospital tourniquet use in civilians, few
studies have evaluated the efficacy and safety of tourniquet use. Furthermore, previous …

Despite significant advances in the field of resuscitation science, important knowledge gaps
persist. Current guidelines for resuscitation are based on the International Liaison …

Introduction Exsanguination following trauma is potentially preventable. Extremity
tourniquets have been successfully implemented in military and civilian prehospital care …

Abstract Background: The United States military considers tourniquets to be effective for
controlling bleeding from major limb trauma. The purpose of this study was to assess …

BACKGROUND Military enthusiasm for limb tourniquet use in combat casualty care has
resulted in acceptance by the trauma community for use in the prehospital care of civilian …