Algorithm of Advanced Life Support

Algorithm of Advanced Life Support Algorithm of Advanced Life Support in adults followin the guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council (2010) No response upon addressing Clear airways, check breathing and vital signs No breathing or vital signs detectable --> emergency call Cardiac massage:ventilation 30:2 (until connection of defibrillator) EKG-analysis --> spontaneous circulation Defibrillateable rhythm (ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachykardia)

Defibrillation - 1 shock (360 Joule monophasic; alternatively 150-360 Joule biphasic)

Cardiac massage:ventilation 30:2

Non-defibrillateable rhythm (Asystoly or electrical activity)

Cardiac massage:ventilation 30:2

In the meantime:

correct reversible causes

check positioning of electrodes

intravenous access

endotracheal intubation and

followed by continous cardiac massage

adrenaline i.v. every 3-5 minutes