What are the guidelines for changing out rescuers during CPR?
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What are the guidelines for changing out rescuers during CPR?
Here is a excerpt found at http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/112/24_suppl/IV-19 about half way down.
Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. Significant fatigue and shallow compressions are seen after 1 minute of CPR, although rescuers may deny that fatigue is present for ≥5 minutes (LOE 6).182 When 2 or more rescuers are available, it is reasonable to switch the compressor about every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of compressions and ventilations at a ratio of 30:2). Every effort should be made to accomplish this switch in <5 seconds (Class IIb). If the 2 rescuers are positioned on either side of the patient, one rescuer will be ready and waiting to relieve the "working compressor" every 2 minutes
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