ACLS Summary

Adult algorithm

BLS first

  • Confirm arrest, call for help
  • CPR 30:2, pads ASAP
  • Defib if shockable

Shockable (VF/pVT)

  • Shock 150–200 J biphasic
  • CPR 2 min
  • Adrenaline 1 mg after 3rd shock, then q3–5 min
  • Amiodarone 300 mg after 3rd shock, 150 mg after 5th

Non-shockable (PEA/asystole)

  • Adrenaline 1 mg immediately
  • CPR 2 min cycles
  • Continue adrenaline q3–5 min

4 Hs + 4 Ts

  • Hypoxia, Hypovolaemia, Hyper/Hypokalaemia, Hypothermia
  • Tension pneumothorax, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis

Post-ROSC

  • Targeted temp 32–36°C × 24 h
  • MAP > 65, normocapnia, glucose 6–10
  • 12-lead ECG, ICU
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