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1 Establish Unresponsiveness

(No breathing or inadequate breathing)

High-Quality CPR

3 Palpable pulsewithin 10 seconds?

7 ShockableRhythm?

No4 Maintain Patient Airway

Yes

9

Yes

Call Code/Activate EMSGet AED/defibrillator

Administer 1 breath every 5-6 secReassess for pulse every 2 min

5 Immediately begin chest compressions at a ratio of

30 compressions: 2 breaths

6 As soon as AED/defibrillator is available, assess cardiac rhythm

Administer shockImmediately resume CPR for 2 min

9

No

Immediately resume CPR for 2 minCheck rhythm every 2 min for changes (shockable?)Continue until patient is revived or Advanced Care Providers relieve you

Compression rate > 100/minCompress chest to depth of at least 2 inchesAllow for complete chest recoilMinimize interruptionsAvoid hyperventilation

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