BLS PediatricCardiac

Bls Pediatric CardiacArrest

Arrest
––2015
2015ECCEcc Guidelines
Guidelines, Single Rescuer

Check Scene Safety

Breathing
Unresponsive No Breathing
Shout for Help
Pulse Present
Activate EMS

Monitor Patient Breathe q 3-5 seconds Compressions if HR

Await Help Only Gasping or No Breathing <60/min & poor perfusion
Activate EMS System after 2 minutes
No Detectable Pulse
Check pulse every 2 minutes

Witnessed Collapse?

Activate EMS
and Retrieve the AED

CPR
30:2 Single Rescuer
15:2 Two Rescuer
Use AED As soon as it Arrives
After 2 minutes Activate EMS &
Get AED if still Alone

Shockable Rhythm?

CPR Give one shock

Analyze the rhythm every 2 Resume compressions Immediately
minutes AED will analyze Rhythm every
2 minutes and shock as indicated

American Heart Association 2015 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers, November 2015, American Heart Association ISBN 978-1- 61669-397- 8, Pages 78
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual, American Heart Association, October 2011, ISBN 978-1- 61669-112- 7, pages 147

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