Traumatic cardiac arrest algorithm (european resuscitation council guidelines 2025)

Context-sensitive decisions on clinically prioritised interventions.

The response to traumatic cardiac arrest is time-critical and success depends on a well-established chain of survival, including focused pre-hospital and specialised trauma centre care.

Early and aggressive management of reversible causes (e.g. haemorrhage control, airway management, chest decompression) is essential for survival.

Ultrasound aids in identifying the cause of cardiac arrest and guides resuscitative interventions.

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