Until recently, pauses during CPR have been necessary when using an AED.

 

We also know that it is critical to provide as much continuous CPR as possible throughout a resuscitation for the best chance of survival. Conventional AEDs must suspend chest compressions for at least 10 seconds in order to perform rhythm analysis free of ECG artifact.

 

So how can you get more CPR time if you are following the prompts of an AED?

 

In this episode of resus10, Sean Graham interviews Dr. Fred Chapman, director of research for Stryker's Emergency Care business, on how an innovative algorithm called cprINSIGHT Analysis Technology challenges the status quo and helps save lives.