Asystole Response: Immediate CPR (100–120 compressions/min), Rescue Breaths, AED, Continue Until ROSC or EMS Arrives

Immediate Nursing Actions for Asystole

1. Call for help immediately – Asystole is life-threatening; early intervention is critical.
2. Start chest compressions – 100–120/min; allow full recoil; depth ≥2 inches.
3. Give rescue breaths – Bag-valve-mask; 2 breaths (~1 sec each); allow chest fall.
4. Continue CPR – Until heart restarts or EMS arrives.

Additional Considerations

• Use AED if available; follow prompts.
• Move to hard surface if not already on one.
• Remove tight clothing restricting circulation.
• Loosen collar and belt.