This book is split into two sections. The first offers a description of the European Resuscitation Council, whoseguidelines form the core of practice, and will look at ethical and legal aspects. It also addresses the controversial issue of family attendance at resuscitation attempts, and offer an analysis of outcomes. Section two presents the new guidelines and algorithms for basic, advanced and paediatric life support. Key area of nursing practice Based on 1997 European guidelines Handy size and price, quick reference Addresses practical and ethical/emotional issues