Cardiopulmonary arrest advanced life support

Cardiopulmonary arrest is the abrupt cessation of spontaneous and effective ventilation and circulation after a cardiac or respiratory event. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides artificial ventilation and circulation until it is possible to provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and reestablish spontaneous circulation. [Pg.87]

FIGURE 7-1. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) treatment algorithm for adult cardiopulmonary arrest. (CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation PEA, pulseless electrical activity PVT, pulseless ventricular tachycardia VF, ventricular fibrillation.)... [Pg.91]

RED FLAG If cardiac arrest occurs in a patient urith an ICD, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support should be used immediately. [Pg.206]