Cardiac Arrest Protocol
Advanced Life Support Guidelines
CRITICAL
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
START CPR IMMEDIATELY
- • 30:2 ratio (30 compressions : 2 breaths)
- • Rate: 100-120/min
- • Depth: 2-2.4 inches
CPR Quality Metrics
Compression Rate:100-120/min
Compression Depth:2-2.4 in
Chest Recoil:Complete
Interruptions:<10 sec
Rhythm Analysis
Shockable Rhythms:
- • VF (Ventricular Fibrillation)
- • pVT (Pulseless VTach)
Non-Shockable:
- • PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity)
- • Asystole
CPR Timer
0:00
Medications
Epinephrine/Adrenaline
1 mg IV/IO q3-5min
Amiodarone
300 mg → 150 mg
For VF/pVT
Lidocaine
1-1.5 mg/kg → 0.5-0.75 mg/kg
Alternative to Amiodarone
Reversible Causes (H's & T's)
H's:
- • Hypoxia
- • Hypovolemia
- • H+/Acidosis
- • Hypo/Hyperkalemia
- • Hypothermia
T's:
- • Tension PTX
- • Tamponade
- • Toxins
- • Thrombosis PE
- • Thrombosis MI
AHA 2020 Guidelines
• Minimize interruptions• High-quality CPR• Early defibrillation• Team approach