Readminister after glucose has dissolved, until full dose delivered. If patient loses consciousness or seizes, remove tongue depressor from mouth and protect airway. Record actions and continue to monitor. Contact CMU EMS supervisor, if not already enroute or on-scene. Pittsburgh EMS should be notified of confirmed cardiac arrest once pulselessness and apnea have been established.
Defibrillation comes first.
All contact with patient must be avoided during rhythm analysis and delivery of shocks. Defibrillation is not used in cardiac arrest in children under 8 years of age, or anyone weighing less than 90 lbs., without direct physician authorization. Stop CPR if in progress. Verify pulselessness and apnea. Turn on AED power.