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Basic Life Support (BLS) : Adult Algorithm
Basic Life Support (BLS) : Adult Algorithm
3. Assess for no breathing or only gasping and check pulse for less than 10 seconds,
simultaneously. If normal breathing and pulse definitely present, monitor until additional
help arrives.
4. If no normal breathing but pulse present, follow the steps below:
• Provide rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.
• Activate emergency response system (if not already done) after 2 minutes.
• Continue rescue breathing with pulse check every 2 minutes; if no pulse, begin
CPR.
• If possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone, if available, per protocol.
5. If no breathing (or only gasping) and no pulse, follow the steps below:
• Start high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at a compressions-to-
breaths ratio of 30:2.
• Every 2 minutes, check pulse, check rhythm, and switch compressors.
• Use AED as soon as available; if shockable rhythm, defibrillate and then
immediately start CPR.
• High-quality CPR and changing rescuers every 2 minutes improves a victim’s
chance of survival.
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Defibrillation