Termination of Resuscitation of Nontraumatic Cardiopulmonary Arrest: Resource Document for the National Association of EMS Physicians Position Statement

Michael G. MillinFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine (MGM, SRK), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland;and the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program (AM), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.From the Standards and Clinical Practice Committee of the National Association of EMS Physicians, Olathe, KansasCorrespondence[email protected]

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Samiur R. KhandkerFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine (MGM, SRK), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland;and the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program (AM), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.From the Standards and Clinical Practice Committee of the National Association of EMS Physicians, Olathe, Kansas

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Alisa MalkiFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine (MGM, SRK), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland;and the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program (AM), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.From the Standards and Clinical Practice Committee of the National Association of EMS Physicians, Olathe, Kansas

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Abstract

In the development of an emergency medical services (EMS) system, medical directors should consider the implementation of protocols for the termination of resuscitation (TOR) of nontraumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. Such protocols have the potential to decrease unnecessary use of warning lights and sirens and save valuable public health resources. Termination-of-resuscitation protocols for nontraumatic cardiopulmonary arrest should be based on the determination that an EMS provider did not witness the arrest, there is no shockable rhythm identified, and there is no return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) prior to EMS transport. Further research is needed to determine the need for direct medical oversight in TOR protocols and the duration of resuscitation prior to EMS providers’ determining that ROSC will not be achieved. This paper is the resource document to the National Association of EMS Physicians position statement on the termination of resuscitation for nontraumatic cardiopulmonary arrest.

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