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Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/PVT Asystole/PEA
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/PVT Asystole/PEA
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/PVT Asystole/PEA
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CPR Quality
Start CPR
• Give oxygen • Push hard (at least 2 inches
• Attach monitor/defibrillator [5 cm]) and fast (100-120/min)
and allow complete chest recoil.
• Minimize interruptions in
compressions.
Yes No • Avoid excessive ventilation.
Rhythm • Change compressor every
shockable? 2 minutes, or sooner if fatigued.
• If no advanced airway, 30:2
2 9 compression-ventilation ratio,
VF/pVT Asystole/PEA or 1 breath every 6 seconds.
• Quantitative waveform
capnography
– If Petco2 is low or decreasing,
reassess CPR quality.
3 Shock Epinephrine
ASAP Shock Energy for Defibrillation
4 10 • Biphasic: Manufacturer
recommendation (eg, initial
CPR 2 min CPR 2 min dose of 120-200 J); if unknown,
• IV/IO access use maximum available.
• IV/IO access
• Epinephrine every 3-5 min Second and subsequent doses
• Consider advanced airway, should be equivalent, and higher
capnography doses may be considered.
• Monophasic: 360 J
Rhythm No
shockable? Drug Therapy