adult cardiac arrest algorithm
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Adult Cardiac Arrest
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1 Establish Unresponsiveness
3 Shockablerhythm?
5 Vfib or Vtach
Yes
Administer defibrillation
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High-Quality CPR
Compression rate > 100/minCompress chest to depth of at least 2 inchesAllow for complete chest recoilMinimize interruptionsAvoid hyperventilationRotate compressor every 2 min to prevent fatigue
2 Call Code/Activate EMSImmediately begin CPRAdminister oxygen if availableAttach monitor/defibrillator, establish rhythm
7 Immediately resume CPR for 2 minEstablish vascular access
8 Shockablerhythm?
10
Yes
Administer defibrillation
12 Immediately resume CPR for 2 minAdminister Epinephrine every 3-5 minConsider advanced airway, ET CO Monitoring2
14 Shockablerhythm?
16
Yes
Administer defibrillation
18 Immediately resume CPR for 2 minAdminister AmiodaroneEstablish and treat reversible causes
No
No
4 PEA/Asystole
9 Shockablerhythm?
No
13 Shockablerhythm?
17
No
Go to ROSCAlgorithm
6 Immediately resume CPR for 2 minEstablish vascular accessAdminister Epinephrine every 3-5 minConsider advanced airway, ET CO Monitoring2
11 Immediately resume CPR for 2 minEstablish and treat reversible causes
15 ROSC? Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Go to 10or 16
Epinephrine 1 mg every 3-5 min
Defibrillation Energy Biphasic:
Manufacturer-recommended Dose
Monophasic:360 J
May replace 1st or 2nd dose with:
Vasopressin 40 units IV Push
Amiodarone 1st dose: 300 mg bolus 2nd dose: 150 mg
H’s and T’s: HypoxiaHypovolemiaHydrogen Ion (Acidosis)Hypo/HyperkalemiaHypothermiaToxinsTamponade (cardiac)Tension PneumothoraxThrombosis (coronary and pulmonary)Trauma
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