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* [[Hypoxia|'''H'''ypoxia]]
* [[Hypoxia|'''H'''ypoxia]]
* [[Hydrogen|'''H'''ydrogen]] ions ([[Acidosis]])
* [[Hydrogen|'''H'''ydrogen]] ions ([[acidosis]])
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* [[Hyperkalemia|'''H'''yperkalemia]] or [[Hypokalemia|'''H'''ypokalemia]]
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* [[Tablets|'''T'''ablets]] or [[Toxins|'''T'''oxins]]: [[Tricyclic antidepressant]]s, [[phenothiazines]], [[beta blocker]]s, [[calcium channel blocker]]s, [[cocaine]], [[digoxin]], [[aspirin]], [[acetominophen]]
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* [[Cardiac tamponade|Cardiac '''T'''amponade]]
* [[Cardiac tamponade|Cardiac '''T'''amponade]]
* [[Tension pneumothorax|'''T'''ension pneumothorax]]
* [[Tension pneumothorax|'''T'''ension pneumothorax]]
* [[Thrombosis|'''T'''hrombosis]] ([[Myocardial infarction]])
* [[Thrombosis|'''T'''hrombosis]] ([[myocardial infarction]])
* [[Physical trauma|'''T'''rauma]] ([[Hypovolemia]])
* [[Physical trauma|'''T'''rauma]] ([[hypovolemia]])


==Management==
==Management==

Revision as of 22:57, 10 August 2013

For cardiac arrest physician extender algorithm click here

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Rim Halaby

Synonyms and keywords: cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest, circulatory arrest

Definition

A cardiac arrest is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.[1]

Causes

Cardiac arrest is a life threatening condition which results in immediate death if not treated.

Common Causes

Reversible Causes

H's

T's

Management

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adult Cardiac Arrest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Start CPR
Give oxygen
Attach monitor/defibrillator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhythm shockable?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VF/VT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asystole/PEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Box A:

CPR 2 min
IV/IO access
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhythm shockable?
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Box B:

CPR 2 min
Epinephrine every 3-5 min
Consider advanced airway
and capnography
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Box C:

CPR 2 min
IV/IO access
Epinephrine every 3-5 min
Consider advanced airway
and capnography
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhythm shockable?
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhythm shockable?
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CPR 2 min
Amiodarone
Treat reversible causes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Box D:

CPR 2 min
Treat reversible causes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Go back to box A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
Rhythm shockable?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shock
Then, go to box A or box B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If no signs of return of spontaneous circulation:
Go to box C or box D

If return of spontaneous circulation:
Start post cardiac arrest care
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adapted from 2010 AHA guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.[2]

References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies, ISBN 0-07-140235-7
  2. O'Connor RE, Brady W, Brooks SC, Diercks D, Egan J, Ghaemmaghami C; et al. (2010). "Part 10: acute coronary syndromes: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care". Circulation. 122 (18 Suppl 3): S787–817. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.971028. PMID 20956226.