What you need to know about the new BLS guidelines. Now you'll give stroke victims the same priority as those having an MI. Here's what else has changed.

Major changes to basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) practice have been approved, and you'll soon be receiving official update training. In this summary of the recommendations, we'll give you a head start on learning about changes to BLS protocols for health care professionals. Next month, we'll cover changes to ACLS guidelines.