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Revision as of 06:08, 12 January 2012
2010 AHA Recommendation Changes
- Routine use of cricoid pressure is NOT recommended
- Airway adjunct is recommended while performing ventilation
- Pulse/rhythm checks should only occur q2min
- Most critical component is high-quality compressions
- Atropine and cardiac pacing are NOT recommended for asystole/PEA
ECG Analysis
- Is the rhythm fast or slow?
- Are the QRS complexes wide or narrow?
- Is the rhythm regular or irregular?
BLS
Adult Pulseless Arrest
ACLS: Bradycardia
Tachycardia (with Pulse)
See Also
- ACLS (Treatable Conditions)
- Adult Quick Drug Card
- Antiarrhythmics
- Arrhythmias (DDX)
- Synchronized Cardioversion
- Post Cardiac Arrest
- PALS (Main)
Source
- AHA 2010 Guidelines for ACLS