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Code Blue: Back To Basics, Melissa N. Allen Msn, Rn, Hannah Taylor Msn, Rnc-Mnn, Jennifer Smith Bsn, Rn Feb 2023

Code Blue: Back To Basics, Melissa N. Allen Msn, Rn, Hannah Taylor Msn, Rnc-Mnn, Jennifer Smith Bsn, Rn

Southern Maine Health Care

Introduction: High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves a patient’s chance of survival. High-quality CPR started immediately after cardiac arrest combined with early defibrillation can double or triple the chances of survival.

In 2021 Joint Commission (JC) provided new and revised in-hospital resuscitation standards due to suboptimal patient outcomes related to poor resuscitation performance.