Cardiac Arrest Algorithm (Adult Or Pediatric)
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Algorithm
Algorithm
Algorithm
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
(Adult or Pediatric)
- Confi rm unresponsiveness and call for assistance
1
- Confi rm cardiac arrest and begin CPR (C-A-B)
- Attach cardiac monitor/defi brillator
2
9
V-Fib or Pulseless V-Tach
Asystole or PEA
3
10
Shock 1
CPR 2 minutes
•
IV or IO access
•
Epinephrine every 3-5 min.
•
Consider advanced airway
CPR 2 minutes
4
•
Waveform capnography
•
IV or IO access
NO
YES
Shockable rhythm ?
Shockable rhythm ?
YES
NO
5
Shock 1
11
CPR 2 minutes
•
Treat reversible causes
6
CPR 2 minutes
NO
YES
Shockable rhythm ?
•
Epinephrine every 3-5 min.
•
Consider advanced airway
•
Waveform capnography
Go to box
5 or 7
NO
Shockable rhythm ?
YES
7
Shock 1
12
•
If no signs of ROSC, go to box 10 or 11
8
CPR 2 minutes
•
If ROSC, go to post-cardiac arrest care
•
Amiodarone
•
Treat reversible causes
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