Why the Norwegian 2021 guideline for basic life support are different
Peer reviewed, Journal article
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Date
2023Metadata
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Abstract
Medical guidelines provide health care professionals with a framework for how they should treat patients and perform training. Although based on the available scientific evidence, their legitimacy depends on a transparent process for development and implementation. In the absence of sufficient evidence, consensus processes can be guided by values and preferences.1
In cardiac arrest, death is imminent unless a chain of actions is initiated within minutes.2 Therefore, guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) have existed for more than six decades.3 Time-critical actions like CPR,4 defibrillation5 and notification of emergency medical services (EMS),6 have improved outcomes for a large number of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).