# 149: Inside the New 2025 AHA Resuscitation Guidelines: What’s New, What’s Controversial, and Why It Matters with Dr. Ashish Panchal, MD

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Podcast: [Rapid Response RN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rapid-response-rn-1369016)
Published: 2025-11-07T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/show/rapid-response-rn/
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## Resource

Every five years, resuscitation guidelines get a refresh. This year, a few have changed, many have stayed the same, and some are creating major controversy. In this episode, Dr. Ashish Panchal, Chair of the AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee, helps us unpack what’s new, what might surprise you, and the science behind each decision. You'll learn why there’s serious debate around epinephrine dosing, what changes matter most for the bedside, and how these updates will change the way you and your team respond to the next code! Topics discussed in this episode: The history and development of the AHA Resuscitation Guidelines Key improvements: algorithms, clear language, and unified care Big, fundamental changes in the guidelines How choking management guidelines have changed The recommended approach for synchronized cardioversion New guidelines for post-resuscitation care Why there’s controversy around mechanical CPR and DSD IV vs. IO access: best practice and key takeaways The controversy around epinephrine dosing What these changes mean for nurses and code teams Listen to E140 with Dr. Ashish Panchal: https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/episodes/rapid-response-rn/140-resuscitation-then-and-now-how-evidence-shapes-every-beat-with-guest-dr-ashish-panchal-md-phd/ Mentioned in this episode: AND If you are planning to sit for your CCRN and would like to take the Critical Care Academy CCRN prep course you can visit https://www.ccrnacademy.com and use coupon code RAPID10 to get 10% off the cost of the course!

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