Basic Life Support for Adults – Emergencies

Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm for Healthcare Provider

Adapted from Panchal AR et al.

 

 

AED = automated external defibrillator

ALS = advanced life support

BLS = basic life support

CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Related Pages

• Medical Disorders
  • Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack
• Medical Emergencies
  • Emergency Medical Support
  • Pediatric Basic Life support – Single Rescuer
  • Pediatric Basic Life Support – 2 or More Rescuers
  • Unresponsive and Unconscious Patient

References/Websites

• References
  • Greenwood M, et al. General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 2. Medical emergencies in dental practice: the drug box, equipment and basic principles of management. BDJ. 2014;216(11):633-637.
  • Greenwood M. General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 3. Management of specific medical emergencies in dental practice. BDJ. 2014;217(1):21-26.
  • Haas DA. Preparing dental office staff members for emergencies. Developing a basic action plan JADA. 2010;141(5 suppl):8S-13S.
  • Jevon P. Medical emergencies in the dental practice poster: revised and updated. BDJ. 2020;229(2):97-104.
  • Panchal AR, et al. Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2020;142(suppl 2):S366–S468. 
  • Rosenberg M. Preparing for medical emergencies. The essential drugs and equipment for the dental office. JADA. 2010;141(5 suppl):14S-19S.
• Websites
  • American Heart Association. CPR & First Aid. Algorithms. Adult. 2020.