Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Resuscutation Sequence: Unwitnessed VFib Arrest

1.  2 minutes of CPR (prime the pump)
2.  Shock (120-200 J biphasic defibrillator)
3.  RESUME CHEST COMPRESSIONS immediately following shock (to eliminate delays)
4.  Check pulse (10 seconds during second round of chest compressions)
5.  If no pulse: Shock 200 J
6.  RESUME CHEST COMPRESSIONS immediately following shock