Resuscitation: Hospital Management of Cardiopulmonary arrest was an existing RCH CPG that has been revised then reviewed by the CPG Committee. It will be considered for PIC endorsement on 18 June.

Key Points   

1. Cardiac arrest should be suspected in an infant or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally – pulse check should not delay cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
2. CPR should be commenced if cardiac arrest is suspected
3. Ongoing management should be directed by the cardiac rhythm identified
4. Effective resuscitation relies on a coordinated team and good communication