1-10. Termination of Resuscitation Cardiac Arrest

1) If cardiac arrest patient has had ALS resuscitation for ≥ 20 minutes and is in asystole, or no Return of Spontaneous Circulation / ROSC, the case should be considered for field pronouncement.

2) Consider transporting patients when there are concerns for scene safety, provider safety, or if the scene is in a very public place.

Traumatic Cardiac Arrest

1) If patients are in asystole after significant blunt trauma or penetrating trauma, strongly consider field pronouncement.

2) Consider transporting patients when there are concerns for scene safety, provider safety, or if the scene is in a very public place.