Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - 2015 Standard

Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - 2015 Standard

1. Verify scene safety.

   • Victim is unresponsive. Shout for nearby help. Activate emergency response system via mobile device. Get AED and emergency equipment.
     • Look for no breathing or gasping and check pulse simultaneously. Is pulse definitely felt within 10 seconds?
       • Abnormal breathing, has pulse. Provide rescue breathing.
       • Normal breathing, has pulse. Monitor until emergency responders arrive.
       • No breathing, or only gasping, no pulse. Begin CPR.
         • Begin cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Use AED as soon as possible.
           • AED arrives. Check rhythm, is it a shockable rhythm?
             • Yes, shockable. Give one shock. Resume CPR until prompted by AED.
             • No, unshockable. Resume CPR immediately.