The 5-10 minutes of cardiac arrest is the Hemodynamic phase. Ventricular fibrillation persists and the patient, in addition, has hemodynamic instability. These patients require effective two minutes of chest compression cardiac resuscitation [CCCR] before defibrillation is attempted followed by two minutes of CCCR again.
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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