American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines

American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care, part 7.2. Management of cardiac arrest. Circulation 2005 112 IV-57 to IV-66. 

Patients with pulseless VT or VF (with or without associated myocardial ischemia) should be managed according to the American Heart Association s guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care (see Chap. 7). After successful resuscitation, antiarrhythmics should be continued until the patient s rhythm and overall status are stable. Long-term antiarrhythmics or ICD implantation may or may not be required. 

At one time it was suggested to administer bicarbonate during cardiopulmonary resuscitation following cardiac arrest however, recent evidence suggests that little benefit is provided and its use may be detrimental. For treatment of acidosis in this clinical situation, concentrate efforts on restoring ventilation and blood flow. According to the American Heart Association guidelines, use as a last resort after other standard measures have been utilized. 

These abbreviated treatment algorithms are provided for general reference only. Follow your specific local protocols as it relates to medications and the sequence of treatment steps. These are generally based on the guidelines published by the American Heart Association in 2005. [based on data from American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. Dec 13, 2005 112(24)(suppl).]... 

American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) of pediatric and neonatal patients Pediatric basic life support. Circulation. 2005 112(24 Suppl) IVl. 

The American Heart Association in Collaboration with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation 2000, 102 (suppl I), I-l-1-384. 

New CPR guidelines were released in October 2010 by the American Heart Association (AHA). The revised protocol recommends that the three steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation be rearranged. 

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Reprinted with permission. "2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care," Circulation 2005 112 (suppi IV). 2005, American Heart Association. 

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