True or False?

True or false? You should approach victims of cardiac and pulmonary arrest by applying the ABCs: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.

False.
According to the latest Basic Life Support ECC guidelines, the new approach is CAB: Circulation (compressions), Airway, and Breathing. This change was made to reflect the importance of compressions in cardiac arrest. Getting the blood flowing is more important than establishing an airway or administering rescue breathing.

If it’s been a while since you certified in ACLS, PALS, or BLS, review our list of the most recent guideline changes: ACLS Guideline Changes

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As Seen On: American College of Cardiology, U.S.News, JAMA, Circulation Research, The Lancet

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