Every five years, resuscitation guidelines get a refresh. This year, a few have changed, many have stayed the same, and some are creating major controversy.

In this episode, Dr. Ashish Panchal, Chair of the AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee, helps us unpack what’s new, what might surprise you, and the science behind each decision. You'll learn why there’s serious debate around epinephrine dosing, what changes matter most for the bedside, and how these updates will change the way you and your team respond to the next code!

Topics discussed in this episode:

The history and development of the AHA Resuscitation Guidelines
Key improvements: algorithms, clear language, and unified care
Big, fundamental changes in the guidelines
How choking management guidelines have changed
The recommended approach for synchronized cardioversion
New guidelines for post-resuscitation care
Why there’s controversy around mechanical CPR and DSD
IV vs. IO access: best practice and key takeaways
The controversy around epinephrine dosing
What these changes mean for nurses and code teams

Listen to E140 with Dr. Ashish Panchal:

https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/episodes/rapid-response-rn/140-resuscitation-then-and-now-how-evidence-shapes-every-beat-with-guest-dr-ashish-panchal-md-phd/

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149: Inside the New 2025 AHA Resuscitation Guidelines: What’s New, What’s Controversial, and Why It Matters with Dr. Ashish Panchal, MD