2010.11.21 Quiz: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)

Which of the following is not a new recommendation in the new 2010 AHA CPR/ECC Guidelines compared with the 2005 recommendation?
A. Sequence of C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) instead of ABC (Airway, Breathing, Chest Compressions)
B. A compression rate of at least 100/min instead of “approximately” 100/min
C. Chest compression depth of pushing down on the adult breastbone at least 2 inches instead of approximately 1.5 to 2 inches
D. If a bystander is not trained in CPR, he/she should provide compression-only CPR. For trained lay rescuers, 30 compressions:2 breaths should be provided.
E. Routine cricoid pressure must be used in cardiac arrest.
F. Continuous quantitative waveform capnography is now recommended for intubated patients throughout the peri-arrest period