Mountaineering Association of the Philippines, Inc.

04/11/2025

Excellence starts with staying updated. Here are the highlights of the new 2025 AHA Guidlines:

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗣𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗖𝗖 - 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹: A single Chain of Survival now applies to both adult and pediatric cardiac arrest, emphasizing prevention and preparedness before arrest occurs.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿: For the first time, there's a comprehensive ethics chapter addressing healthcare professionals' obligations to eliminate health disparities and navigate complex resuscitation decisions.

𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
• 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Now starts with 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (previously started with abdominal thrusts)
• 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝘀: May adjust a bra instead of removing it when placing pads
• 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗣𝗥 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Not recommended for routine use in adult cardiac arrest

𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦
• 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Heel-of-1-hand OR 2-thumb encircling technique recommended (2-finger technique no longer recommended)
• 𝗙𝗕𝗔𝗢 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Children now start with back blows before abdominal thrusts, matching the infant sequence

𝗡𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘
• 𝗨𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Deferred cord clamping for at least 60 seconds is now recommended for all newborns who don't require immediate resuscitation
• 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆: Can be useful for neonatal intubation

𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘
• 𝗡𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘅𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Public policies should facilitate naloxone availability alongside AEDs
• 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Different for adults (Hands-Only CPR) vs. children (conventional CPR with breaths)

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘
• 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Should be maintained for at least 36 hours (increased from previous recommendations)
• 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀: Maintain MAP ≥65 mm Hg to avoid hypotension

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
• 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Now strongly recommended during CPR training for both healthcare professionals and lay rescuers
• 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: May be reasonable for knowledge acquisition but should NOT be used to teach CPR skills
• 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀:Specific recommendations to address barriers in CPR training for underserved populations

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03/05/2025

International Firefighters’ Day is a time where the world’s community can recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day in which current and past firefighters can be thanked for their contributions.

24/03/2025

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

24/03/2025

On behalf of the entire Mountaineering Association of the Philippines, Inc. family, we extend our warmest congratulations on your well-deserved promotions! This incredible milestone is a testament to your unwavering dedication, leadership, and excellence in service. Your journey has been one of perseverance, courage, and commitment, inspiring all of us to strive for greatness. Through every challenge and triumph, you have led with integrity, discipline, and an unshakable determination that sets a high standard for everyone around you.

Sir Treb, as our esteemed CEO, your visionary leadership has not only propelled Mountaineering Association of the Philippines Inc. to new heights but has also set a shining example of what it means to lead with honor and resilience. Your ability to make tough decisions with wisdom and fairness has earned you the respect of everyone who has had the privilege of working alongside you.

This achievement is not just a personal victory but a proud moment for all of us in MAPI . We are honored to celebrate this milestone with you. We have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your new roles and make an even greater impact in your field.

Once again, congratulations to our CEO/Founder, Dr. Norbert Arellano, for your rank promotion as Commander and to Ma'am Ezra Narsolis for her rank promotion as Lieutenant Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 125th Squadron!

May this new chapter bring you more success, fulfillment, and opportunities to inspire and lead. We are immensely proud of you both!

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas po sa lahat

May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you all thought the year.
Wishing you a season of blessing from heaven above.

Happy Christmas.

Greeting from:
MAP Family

20/12/2024

To all MAP members and officers, thank you for the wonderful year of your dedication, loyalty, care and love for our MAP Family. May your Christmas be full of love, joy and surprises.

And also to our Fb page followers, thank you for your unwavering support for us.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

16/12/2024

Basic Life Support (BLS) training
teaches people how to provide immediate care to people experiencing cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies.

The goal of BLS is to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation to vital organs to increase the chances of survival.

01/11/2024

28/10/2024

National First Responders Day
October 28, 2024

12/06/2024

Happy Philippine
Independence day 2024