Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
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A systematic review of the pooled effect of articles presenting current basic life support (BLS) algorithms for the treatment of cardiac arrest has never been carried. ⋯ Educational polymorphisms of BLS algorithms could build unpredictable barriers between rescuers and cardiac arrest victims and might seriously limit instructors' educational effectiveness. These findings might support an alternative trial hypothesis of a simple 'all-in-one algorithm' educational approach in future.