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APLS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Overview

The document outlines the objectives and key components of the Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) algorithm, focusing on differentiating cardiac arrest rhythms into shockable and non-shockable categories. It highlights the importance of recognizing reversible causes of cardiac arrest, such as hypoxia and tension pneumothorax, and emphasizes high-quality CPR and appropriate interventions during resuscitation efforts. Additionally, it provides guidelines for administering adrenaline and managing airway during CPR.

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APLS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Overview

The document outlines the objectives and key components of the Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) algorithm, focusing on differentiating cardiac arrest rhythms into shockable and non-shockable categories. It highlights the importance of recognizing reversible causes of cardiac arrest, such as hypoxia and tension pneumothorax, and emphasizes high-quality CPR and appropriate interventions during resuscitation efforts. Additionally, it provides guidelines for administering adrenaline and managing airway during CPR.

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Advanced

pediatric
life support
algorithm
By:
Abdelhameed Elbushra
EM Specialist
objectives
 Todifferentiate between deferent
types of cardiac arrest rhythm.

 Tounderstand the steps of APLS


algorithm.

 Toknow the reversible cases of cardiac


arrest.
Cardiac arrest rhythms
 Heart rhythm associated with cardiac
arrest are divided in to tow groups:

1. Shockable rhythms: (ventricular


fibrillation/ pulseless ventricular
tachycardia).

2. And non Shockable rhythm ( asystole and


pulseless electrical activity).

 The principle deference in the management


of tow groups is the need for attempted
defibrillation in patient with VF/VT.
Non shockable rhythm
Asytole:

Pulseless electrical activity(PEA):


shockable rhythm
 Pulseless ventricular tachycardia:

 Ventricular fibrillation:
Reversible cases of
cardiac arrest
4 H’S and 4 T’s
 Hypoxia
 Hypothermia
 hypo/ hyperkalemia (metabolic)
 Hypovolemic.

 Thrombosis
 Tamponed ( cardiac)
 Toxin
 Tension pneumothorax.
During CPR
 Ensure high quality CPR rate, depth,
recoil……
 Plan action before interrupting CPR
 Give oxygen.
 Consider advance airway and
capnography.
 Continuous chest compression when
advance airway in place.
 Vascular access.
 Give adrenaline every 3-5 min.
 Correct reversible causes.
Any question

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