In PEA or Asystole, which component is included in the ACLS protocol?

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In PEA or Asystole, which component is included in the ACLS protocol?

High-quality CPR to keep blood flowing is the foundation for non-shockable rhythms in ACLS. Establishing IV or IO access is essential because medications (like epinephrine) are given through that access during resuscitation. In PEA or Asystole, defibrillation isn’t used because there’s no shockable rhythm. Ventilation and airway management matter, but the immediate, core protocol components you rely on first are chest compressions plus rapid IV/IO access to administer drugs. That’s why the option combining CPR with IV/IO access best fits the ACLS approach in these rhythms.

High-quality CPR to keep blood flowing is the foundation for non-shockable rhythms in ACLS. Establishing IV or IO access is essential because medications (like epinephrine) are given through that access during resuscitation. In PEA or Asystole, defibrillation isn’t used because there’s no shockable rhythm. Ventilation and airway management matter, but the immediate, core protocol components you rely on first are chest compressions plus rapid IV/IO access to administer drugs. That’s why the option combining CPR with IV/IO access best fits the ACLS approach in these rhythms.

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