Tenants of HPCPR

• 2 min compression cycles
• Rate target 118 cpm
• Depth & recoil are important
• Clear identification of controller & position
• Advanced procedures should be subordinate to high quality CPR
• Deliver shock within 2 seconds of CPR pause

Potential Reversible Causes

• Hypovolemia
• Hypoxia
• Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
• Hyperkalemia/Hypokalemia
• Hypothermia
• Tablets (drug OD, poisoning)
• Tamponade (cardiac)
• Tension pneumothorax
• Thrombosis, coronary (ACS)
• Thrombosis, pulmonary (embolism)
• **Document all checklist action items executed in EPCR**