Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest January 13, 1997

Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest January 13, 1997

1. Precordial percussion: The physician strikes the lower part of the patient’s sternum 3–4 times with a fist.
2. External chest compressions: Using a rigid board, the patient lies supine, and both palms rhythmically press down, with body weight assisting.
3. Artificial respiration: Mouth-to-mouth respiration is preferred; if conditions permit, endotracheal intubation with oxygen administration can be performed, with artificial respiration synchronized with external chest compressions.
4. Rapid establishment of an intravenous access: Infuse 500 mL of 5% glucose intravenously, concurrently administering cardiac-resuscitating drugs.
5. Electrocardiographic monitoring.
6. Non-synchronized direct-current defibrillation.