In December 2005, new procedures were issued dealing with cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children (CPR). In the article devoted to children physicians as far as basic life support was concerned as well as to professional rescue workers and personnel working at the pediatric Intensive Care Units, pediatric beds and emergency, which deals with advanced life support, we summarize the principles of new aspects which concern these workers.

        Key words: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, children, novel procedures, primary care pediatricians, professional rescue workers