Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm (AHA guidelines) 2020 Update
Source: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/algorithms
Adult Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm 2020 Update
Source: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/algorithms
Emergency and ACLS Medications – Adult Dosing
| Medication | Indication | IV Dose | ETT Dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine | SVT | 6 mg bolus, repeat dose 12 mg | –– |
| Amiodarone | SVT, VT/VF, Afib | 150-300 mg, then 1 mg/min | |
| Atropine | Asystole, Bradychardia | 1 mg for asystole, 0.5 mg for brady | 2 mg |
| Dantrolene | Malignant Hyperthermia | 2.5 mg/kg q 5 min up to 10 mg/kg | |
| Diltiazem | Afib w. RvR | 0.25 mg/kg bolus, 5-15 mg/hr infusion | |
| Epinephrine | Pulseless VT/VF | 1 mg q 3 min | 2-2.5 mg |
| Flumazenil | Benzodiazepine toxicity | 0.2 mg q 1 min up to 1 mg | |
| Glucagon | Beta-blocker toxicity | 5 mg bolus, 1-10 mg/hr infusion | –– |
| Lidocaine | Refractory VT, PVCs | 1-1.5 mg/kg, 15-50 μg/kg/min infusion | 2-3 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | Torsades de pointes | 1-2 g | –– |
| Naloxone | Opioid toxicity | 0.2 mg q 2 min up to 2 mg | –– |
| Vasopressin | Pulseless VT/VF | 40 units | 80 units |
Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Source: https://www.acls.net/images/algo-postarrest.pdf
Acute Coronary Syndromes Algorithm
Source: https://www.acls.net/images/algo-acs.pdf
Bradycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
Source: https://www.acls.net/images/algo-bradycardia.pdf
Tachycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
Source: https://www.acls.net/images/algo-tachycardia.pdf
Suspected Stroke Algorithm: Goals for Management of a Stroke
Source: https://www.acls.net/images/algo-stroke.pdf
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 2020 Update
Source: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/algorithms
Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm 2020 Update
Source: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/algorithms