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Advanced Life Support (ALS)

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title: "Advanced Life Support (ALS)"

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Key Facts

Adult defibrillation energy is commonly 200 J biphasic (or follow manufacturer recommendation).

The 4 Hs of reversible causes are: Hypoxia, Hypovolaemia, Hypo/hyperkalaemia, Hypothermia

The 4 Ts of reversible causes are: Tension pneumothorax, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis (PE/MI)

Adrenaline dose in cardiac arrest is 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes.

Source: ANZCOR ALS adult algorithm.

In VF/pVT, give adrenaline after the 2nd shock and amiodarone 300 mg after the 3rd shock.

Source: ANZCOR ALS adult algorithm.

Overview

This article covers ALS algorithm, Shockable vs non-shockable, Reversible causes.

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ALS algorithm

ALS algorithm: shockable vs non-shockable pathways

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Shockable vs non-shockable

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Reversible causes

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Sources

  • ANZCOR Guidelines
  • CC Bible

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Related Topics

See also: Basic Life Support (BLS), Shockable Rhythms: VF & Pulseless VT, Non-Shockable Rhythms: Asystole & PEA