2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Published: October 21, 2020
- The 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC reflect the latest global resuscitation science and treatment recommendations derived from the 2020 International Consensus on CPR and ECC with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR).
- This AHA Guideline is considered the gold standard with regard to clinical recommendations in the practice of resuscitation science not only in North America, but around the world.
- Educational and training materials (e.g., BLS for Healthcare Providers) developed by AHA’s ECC Programs department are based on previous AHA Guidelines and focused updates.
Supporting Materials
- Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support
- Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support
- Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, Part 5: Neonatal Resuscitation
- Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, Part 6: Resuscitation Education Science
- Top Things to Know: 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Life Support, and First Aid, Part 7: Systems of Care
- News Release: Updated CPR guidelines tackle health disparities, management of opioid-related emergencies and physical, emotional recovery
Related Resources
- First Aid Guidelines site
- AHA CPR Guidelines site
- Guidelines on the Go App Android | iOS
- Guidelines & Statements