Alternative ways of performing CPR?

Much-anticipated revelations in the revision of theory and practice guidelines 
for BCLS, ACLS and PALS aren't due until the August 15th publication of 
Circulation, an American Heart Association journal (instead of the JAMA, 
as has been past tradition). For nearly two years, the process of collecting 
information and evidence, reviewing it, and discussing implementation 
strategies has been underway. Following committee meetings this past February, participants in the process now have pledged not to disclose findings early. There has been a fair amount of public discussion and debate regarding revisions in BCLS, particularly when dealing with the lay public. While we await definitive word regarding changes, we provide the following two sites for your perusal concerning alternative CPR techniques for healthcare providers. 

http://www.vet.purdue.edu/iaccpr/
IAC (interposed abdominal compressions) CPR

http://lal.cs.byu.edu/ketav/issue_2.5/cardio.html
vest-assisted and ACD active compression-decompression CPR

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