A little confused regarding sever hypothermia.

[fiznat]

Where did this 30-40 compressions per minute number come from? I want to confirm with others it's a rate I should follow

Not sure what research it comes from, but those are specific numbers right out of our protocol book.

[Dustdevil]

Where did this 30-40 compressions per minute number come from? I want to confirm with others it's a rate I should follow

LOL!

Are you planning on moving north sometime soon?

[RedZone]

The PHTLS book is from ’94 if that makes any difference.

I know it's been overstated already, but:

I became an EMT in 1994.

Back then we were taught the "Brand New CPR guidelines"

In 2000, new guidelines were issued.

In 2005, even newer guidelines were issued.

Call "The Antique Roadshow" and see if that book is worth anything.

Some things will never change. Our anatomy stays pretty constant. The most effective way to resuscitate a patient seems to change all the time. Maybe dead people are like viruses, they tend to become resistant to therapy with time.