The Resuscitation Council aims to:

ALS is a treatment consensus for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cardiac arrest and related medical problems, as agreed in Europe by the European Resuscitation Council, most recently in 2010.

Topics of the latter include for example the medical sector regarding first aid manuals or cooperation with regard to the European Resuscitation Council, or potential cooperation in patient repatriation.

A statement for healthcare professionals from a task force of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Heart Association, and the European Resuscitation Council.

Owing to the inaccuracy in this method of diagnosis, some bodies such as the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) have de-emphasised its importance.

Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)

In 1992, the European Resuscitation Council adopted a new position where the arm nearest the floor was brought out in front of the patient, whereas it had previously been placed behind the patient.

The Australian Resuscitation Council has accepted that bleach can be used for cleansing of resuscitation equipment [ 51 ] .

Resuscitation Council (UK)

The European Resuscitation Council agrees with the American Heart Association, and the First Aid Manual has adopted its guidelines to present an internationally approved approach.