Pulse Checks During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast

Since 2010, the American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) have de-emphasized pulse checks - such that they recommend against routine pulse checks. Despite this recommendation, may individuals and institutions continue to perform pulse checks. This episode reviews the recommendations and the literature.

References/show notes: FOAMcast.org

Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer