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ABCs of Nursing

The other day in class I made a comment about the ABCs of nursing. Someone corrected me saying that it's now the CABs of nursing after the American Heart Association changed it's recommendations for CPR in 2010.

I agree that CPR goes by CAB (chest compressions, airway, then breathing) now. But in general nursing practice (like when CPR is not required), priority would go to clearing the airway first, right? So in general nursing practice, is it still the ABCs of nursing?

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    I would say yes, with the exception on CPR ABC (and sometimes DE) is correct.

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    It's also important to note that the NCLEX also still does it ABC. But yes, the AHA recommendation is now CAB.

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    Thanks for letting me know what the NCLEX goes by! That is important and good to know.

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    CAB is for CPR....the ABC's are necessary to determine or prevent the need CPR.

    Think of it this way....if they don't have an Airway and they aren't Breathing they will need CPR....where Compressions Are Best

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