Cardiac arrest is the sudden and complete loss of cardiac output due to asystole, ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation or loss of mechanical cardiac contraction. Victim is unconscious and pulse-less completely after cardiac arrest. Arrhythmia is there. Coronary artery disease is the most common condition leading to cardiac arrest.
Causes-
1. Ventricular fibrillation.
2. Pulse-less ventricular tachycardia.
3. Asystole.
4. Pulse-less activity.
Management-
1. Prompt assessment and restoration of the airway.
2. Restore breathing.
3. Chest compression.
4. De-fibrillation.
5. Restore cardiac output.
6. Medication.
7. Endotracheal intubation.
8. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
9. Treat underlying cause.
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