Policy and Procedure of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Al Masarra Hospital

Acronyms

ACLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

AMRH

Al Masarra Hospital

AHA

American Heart Association

BLS

Basic Life Support

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

ECG

Electrocardiography

IV

Intravenous

IO

Intraosseous

PALS

Paediatric Advanced Life Support

PEA

Pulseless Electrical Activity

PDCG

Professional Development and Career Guidance Department

PRO

Public Relations Officer

pVT

Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia

QMPSD

Quality Management and Patient Safety Department

RO

Resuscitation Officer

ROSC

Return of Spontaneous Circulation

VF

Ventricular Fibrillation