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GuidelineClinical and experimental emergency medicine · 2026

2025 Korean Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Part 7. Pediatric basic life support.

Jisook Lee, Do Kyun Kim, Jin-Tae Kim … Sung Oh Hwang
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New guidelines recommend about 4 cm depth for infant chest compressions.

2025 Korean Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Part 7. Pediatric basic life support.

Jisook Lee et al. · Clinical and experimental emergency medicine · 2026
Background

Pediatric cardiac arrest primarily arises from asphyxia in infants and trauma in older children, contrasting with adult etiologies dominated by cardiac events.

Purpose

These updates aim to enhance bystander intervention, CPR quality, and survival with favorable neurologic outcomes in pediatric cardiac arrest.

about 4 cm
Results
the ideal depth for pressing on a baby's chest
More results

In hospitals, pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) enable early deterioration detection via vital sign scoring for timely intervention.

Major updates in the 2025 pediatric basic life support guidelines reflect evidence-driven refinements.

First, hospitals should implement PEWS to prompt rapid response teams for at-risk inpatients.

More results

Third, lay rescuers may apply automated external defibrillators for nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in children aged 1 year or older, prioritizing prompt attachment after initial cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cycles to address potential shockable rhythms.

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Conclusion

These updates aim to enhance bystander intervention, CPR quality, and survival with favorable neurologic outcomes in pediatric cardiac arrest.

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