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Hs and Ts – Treating Asystole Video
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Video at a Glance
- Asystole is the absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart.
- The first intervention is always chest compressions.
- Epinephrine is the first-line medication for treating asystole.
- The provider should always assess for and treat reversible causes (Hs and Ts).
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