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2025 CPR Algorithm for Pets

The document outlines the CPR algorithm for dogs and cats, detailing the steps for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). It emphasizes the importance of chest compressions, ventilation, rhythm diagnosis, and the administration of medications such as epinephrine and vasopressin. The algorithm also includes specific actions for shockable and non-shockable rhythms, as well as recommendations for prolonged CPR situations.

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2025 CPR Algorithm for Pets

The document outlines the CPR algorithm for dogs and cats, detailing the steps for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). It emphasizes the importance of chest compressions, ventilation, rhythm diagnosis, and the administration of medications such as epinephrine and vasopressin. The algorithm also includes specific actions for shockable and non-shockable rhythms, as well as recommendations for prolonged CPR situations.

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CPR Algorithm for Dogs and Cats

Start BLS Start ALS

2 full minutes, no pauses 3 Monitoring


ECG
ETCO˜ 18+ mmHg
1 Chest Compressions
100-120 / minute 4
IV Access

2 Ventilation 5
every 6 seconds Reversals

Pause & Check


< 10 seconds

Rhythm Diagnosis Pulse Palpation

No Pulse Pulse No Pulse


Shockable Non-Shockable
ROSC
VF / Pulseless VT Asystole / PEA

Epinephrine
PCA Algorithm or Vasopressin
BLS Charge Defib every other cycle
dose x2 after 1st Suggest
Atropine
once, as early as possible
Pause &
Shock

Prolonged CPR > 15 min


Refractory Shockable Shockable or
2 or more shocks
Non-Shockable
Suggest Suggest
Vasopressin or Epinephrine Bicarbonate
every other cycle especially if pH < 7.0
Antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone in cats
Lidocaine in dogs
Esmolol
© 2024 American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. All rights reserved.

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