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Survival from cardiac arrest is determined by the quality of the scientific evidence behind the guidelines, the effectiveness of education and the resources for implementation of the guidelines. 1 Chamberlain D.A. Hazinski M.F. Education in resuscitation. Resuscitation. 2003; 59: 11-43 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (90) Google Scholar An additional factor is how readily guidelines can be applied in clinical practice and the effect of human factors on putting the theory into practice. 2 Yeung J. Perkins G.D. Timing of drug administration during CPR and the role of simulation. Resuscitation. 2010; 81: 265-266 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Google Scholar Implementation of Guidelines 2010 is likely to be more successful with a carefully planned, comprehensive implementation strategy that includes education. Delays in providing training materials and freeing staff for training were cited as reasons for delays in the implementation of the 2005 guidelines. 3 Berdowski J. Schmohl A. Tijssen J.G. Koster R.W. Time needed for a regional emergency medical system to implement resuscitation Guidelines 2005 – The Netherlands experience. Resuscitation. 2009; 80: 1336-1341 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (19) Google Scholar , 4 Bigham B.L. Koprowicz K. Aufderheide T.P. et al. Delayed prehospital implementation of the 2005 American heart association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2010; PubMed Google Scholar
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