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Understanding the Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm Video
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- This video examines the latest medical advances that have improved the adult cardiac arrest circular algorithm.
- Chest compressions should be continuous; no more stopping every two minutes. Nothing is more important than quality chest compressions.
- So how do you know when to shock? Use waveform capnography.
- Consider an advanced airway. The latest models are easy to place, and they work.
- Drug therapy has been deemphasized.
- Consider sitting the patient up 30 degrees.
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