Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: Asystole & Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)

For apneic patients without a carotid pulse or pulseless patients with only gasping/agonal respirations, we will follow the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm. For pulseless patients that the AED doesn't advise a shock, the patient's ECG shows asystole, or a non-perfusing organized rhythm (PEA), we will follow the right side of the algorithm.Initial steps are aimed at delivery of high-quality CPR to keep the brain and vital organs alive.  Epinephrine administration. Placement of an advanced airway. Considering possible reversible H & T causes of cardiac arrest including three common causes of PEA and their emergent interventions. When we should discontinue resuscitation efforts and call the code. Connect with me:Website:  https://passacls.com@PassACLS on Twitter@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
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