[Advanced life support for cardiac arrest beyond the algorithm]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Jan 29;180(5):V05170386.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

In an advanced emergency medical service all parts of the advanced life support (ALS) algorithm can be provided. This evidence-based algorithm outlines resuscitative efforts for the first 10-15 minutes after cardiac arrest, whereafter the algorithm repeats itself. Restoration of spontaneous circulation fails in most cases, but in some circumstances the patient may benefit from additional interventional approaches, in which case transport to hospital with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation is indicated. This paper has summarized treatments outside the ALS algorithm, which may be beneficial, but are not supported by firm scientific evidence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support / methods*
  • Algorithms
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / methods
  • Electric Countershock / methods
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • Heart Arrest* / drug therapy
  • Heart Arrest* / surgery
  • Heart Arrest* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Methylene Blue / therapeutic use
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Propanolamines / therapeutic use
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists
  • Propanolamines
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • esmolol
  • Methylene Blue