BLS Healthcare Provider
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
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Verify scene safety
Check responsivenessGet help
Pulse:
Yes
Breathing:
Normal
Assess
for breathing
and pulse
Pulse:
Yes
Breathing:
Abnormal
Monitor until
emergency
responders arrive
Pulse:
No
Breathing:
Gasping/
None
None
Maintain patient
airway and begin
rescue breathing
CPR
AED arrivesAssess cardiac rhythm
NO
Shockable
rhythm?
YES
Resume CPR
Administer shock
Resume CPR
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