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. 2012 Jul 31;109(5):723–728. doi: 10.1093/bja/aes256
Technical task Yes=1; no=0
Call for help
Pulse checked
CPR performed
100% oxygen (ventilator adjustment or Ambu bag with O2)
Pads put on
Checks rhythm (visually—i.e. look at or verbalizes the rhythm)
First shock given
CPR is resumed immediately (without any form of delay—i.e. without rhythm check and/or other task or order)
Checks rhythm before second shock
Continuous CPR while charging
Second shock given
CPR is resumed immediately (without any form of delay—i.e. without rhythm check and/or other task or order)
Epinephrine 1 mg or vasopressin 40 units i.v. is given (correct dose requested)
Considers amiodarone 300 mg i.v.
Looks at chart for or speaks out a possible cause