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P-Discontinue CPR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Indications | Patient in cardiac arrest who has not responded to CPR and AD interventions |
| Contraindications | Children and hypothermic patients |
| What does attendant do first? | Initiate Cardiac Arrest Protocol |
| If CPR has been underway for >30 minutes with no ROSC or signs of life, what does attendant do next? | Attempt to contact EPOS for further orders |
| What if the patient is a child or hypothermic? | Modify the procedure in those cases where a more favourable outcome may be expected. |