RCUK are deeply concerned by Public Health England (PHE)’s continued insistence on designating chest compressions as non Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs). Read our latest statement (published 20 April 2020):
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@BethRigby
thank you for your question. Our Guidance has been based on WHO guidance throughout. We first published on 4 March and have been consistent throughout.
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@apnoeaboy
Given the generally poor outcomes from out of hospital cardiac arrest added to the very poor outcomes from Covid-19 requiring critical care, then 'safe approach' is the single most important consideration.
In-hospital CPR for Covid is probably futile.
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Im concerned that the 2 most respected providers for emergency care cant agree a common stance. We are im the midst of a world health crisis and
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and
@ResusCouncilUK
are causing huge amounts of angst for frontline staff. This needs sorting ASAP
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It would be really helpful if you published your literature review
@DrJamesCant
. The statement only points to more guidance, not evidence. Thank you.
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@EilidhPinkChic
How bizarre. Anyone who has done CPR knows it is aerosol generating. I have respect for the WHO and we need them just now more than ever, but they have also changed their advice for routine mask wearing. The world is watching and needs accurate information.
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@NMPGCU
Just give the decision makers from
@PHE_uk
a day on the front line and perform the task, to then decide whether they would still take the risk without the appropriate PPE...or call it low risk to deflect from the lack of provision of adequate supply of PPE