[Resuscitation].

The newest resuscitation methods are summarized, and the time to train is now! Time can be saved by mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Adjuncts for opening the airway should be avoided as an initial measure (masks, bellow devices, S tube, esophageal tube, endotracheal tube). Use the percordial thumb in nonhypoxic cases. Make sure that epinephrine is available for use within the first minute of CPCR. If there is no diastolic pressure, there is no flow in the coronary system. Use 6 J/kg body wt. for defibrillation. Drugs and blood-volume increase (dextran 60) should be used alternatively to maintain a stable blood pressure and adequate circulation in the brain as well.