ALS-DEFIBRILLATION COACHED ALGORITHM
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TOPIC SUMMARY
To assess rhythm, prior to deciding to provide a shock, use the COACHED algorithm:
C: continue compressions
O: oxygen away
A: all others away
C: charge defibrillator
H: hands off
E: evaluate rhythm
D: defibrillate or disarm charge
C: continue compressions
O: oxygen away
A: all others away
C: charge defibrillator
H: hands off
E: evaluate rhythm
D: defibrillate or disarm charge
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
