Return of
spontaneous
circulation

Immediate post cardiac arrest treatment
  • Use ABCDE approach
  • Aim for SpO2 of 94-98%
  • Aim for normal PaCO2
  • 12-lead ECG
  • Treat precipitating cause
  • Targetted temperature management

Treat Reversible Causes
  • Hypoxia
  • Hypovolaemia
  • Hypo- / hyperkalaemia / metabolic
  • Hypothermia
  • Thrombosis - coronary or pulmonary
  • Tamponade - cardiac
  • Toxins
  • Tension pneumothorax