The absence of effective mechanical cardiac activity leading to tissue hypoperfusion and cell death
This section is not a substitute for an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved a...
Absence of pulses in large arteries or on arterial line
Apnea or agonal breathing
Loss of consciousness
Witnessed versus unwitnessed
Approximate downtime
Initial resuscitation efforts and ...
C-A-B (circulation, airway, breathing). Use compressions and then check airway and breathing.
Prompt initiation of high-quality CPR, particularly chest compressions (in adults, target of 120 ...
Most patients who present in arrest but who achieve ROSC will need admission to the intensive care unit
In the first few minutes to hours, the most immediate threat is cardiovascular colla...
Algorithm: Chest Pain/Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndromes: NSTE-ACS
I46.9 Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
I46.2 Cardiac arrest due to underlying cardiac condition
I46.8 Cardiac arrest due to other underlying condition
410429000 cardiac arrest (disorder...
C-A-B replaces ABCs for the priority of approach to a patient with a suspected cardiac arrest.
Prompt initiation of CPR, particularly chest compressions (push hard, push fast, and don’t...
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<bold>FIGURE 27-19.</bold> Asystole. Always check two different leads to confirm rhythm.
<bold>Figure 24-7. Pathogenesis of acutecoronary syndromes. A.</bold> A normal coronary artery has an intact endothelium surrounded by smooth muscle cells. <bold>B.</bold> Endothelial cell activation or injury recruits monocytes and T lymphocytes to the site of injury, leading to development of a fatty streak. <bold>C.</bold> Continued oxidative stress within a fatty streak leads to development of an atherosclerotic plaque. <bold>D.</bold> Macrophage apoptosis and co...
<bold>Figure 24-7. Pathogenesis of acutecoronary syndromes. A.</bold> A normal coronary artery has an intact endothelium surro...