Question

Your EMS team is performing CPR on a 60-year-old male in cardiac arrest. you connect the AED, push the analyze button, a "no shock advised" message. you should:

A. re-analyze the patient's cardiac rhythm.
B. determine if a palpable pulse is present.
C. immediately assess the patient's airway.
D. perform CPR for 2 minutes and reassess.

Answer 1

If an AED advises 'no shock' during resuscitation, check for a pulse, and if absent, immediately continue CPR for another 2 minutes before reassessing the patient's condition.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) indicates "no shock advised" during a resuscitation attempt, the next step is to continue with the current CPR protocol. After the AED analysis, if no shock is advised, one must determine if a palpable pulse is present. If there is no pulse, it is critical to resume CPR immediately for another 2 minutes before reassessing the patient's status. Throughout this process, ensure proper support to the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation in accordance with the latest CPR guidelines.