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Universal Pulseless Arrest Algorithm

The Universal Pulseless Arrest Algorithm outlines the steps to manage a patient in pulseless arrest, emphasizing the importance of initiating chest compressions and using an AED within 60 seconds. It includes performing rhythm checks every two minutes and considering reversible causes of arrest. If return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) occurs, post-cardiac arrest care and advanced life support (ALS) assessment should follow.

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Universal Pulseless Arrest Algorithm

The Universal Pulseless Arrest Algorithm outlines the steps to manage a patient in pulseless arrest, emphasizing the importance of initiating chest compressions and using an AED within 60 seconds. It includes performing rhythm checks every two minutes and considering reversible causes of arrest. If return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) occurs, post-cardiac arrest care and advanced life support (ALS) assessment should follow.

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UNIVERSAL PULSELESS ARREST ALGORITHM

Pulseless Arrest

See 3010 Universal Pulseless Arrest


Considerations for additional
Move patient to a workable pulseless arrest guidelines, including:
space, ideally:
• With 4 feet on all sides Compressions
• In 60 seconds or less Defibrillation
Ventilations
Airway
ROSC
• Initiate chest compressions
• Attach AED
• Deliver oxygen

Perform rhythm check every two


minutes, ideally:
• Using AED
• Switching compressors Reversible Causes:
• Pausing for ≤ 5 seconds
Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
• Follow AED prompts, Hypo/hyperkalemia
resuming compressions as Hypothermia
quickly as possible Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade, cardiac
Toxins
Thrombosis (pulmonary, coronary)
• Radio communication:
Alert incoming crews
CPR is in progress

• Consider reversible
causes (“Hs & Ts”)
• If ROSC, begin post-
cardiac arrest care
• ALS assessment is
indicated

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