ASYSTOLE

 

CPR, Intubate, IV

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Confirm asystole in >1 lead

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Consider hypoxia, hyperkalemia, hypokaIernia, acidosis, drug OD, hypothermia

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Consider external pacing

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Epinephrine 1 mg IV/ET q3-5 min

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Atropine 1 mg IV/ET repeat in 5 mm to total of 0.04 mg/kg

Note: Medications when employed by ETT route are doubled in dose.

 

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