Emergency Cardiac Procedures Protocol Template

Standard Operating Procedures for Cardiac Emergencies

Cardiology

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

1. Initial Response

Equipment Readiness

  • Crash cart location: _________________
  • Defibrillator check frequency: Daily □ Weekly □
  • Emergency medication inventory: _________________

Staff Roles

  • Team Leader: _________________
  • Primary Response RN: _________________
  • Secondary Response RN: _________________
  • Documentation Staff: _________________

2. Code Blue Protocol

Activation Procedure

  • Code announcement method: _________________
  • Backup communication system: _________________

Response Timeline

  1. First responder arrives: ____ seconds
  2. Crash cart arrives: ____ seconds
  3. Code team assembles: ____ minutes

3. Specific Emergency Procedures

Acute MI Protocol

  • Primary PCI response time: _________________
  • Cath lab notification process: _________________
  • Transfer protocol (if applicable): _________________

Cardiac Arrest Management

  • CPR initiation criteria: _________________
  • Defibrillation protocol: _________________
  • Post-ROSC care pathway: _________________

4. Documentation Requirements

During Emergency

  • Vital signs frequency: _________________
  • Medication administration log: □
  • Intervention timeline: □

Post-Event

  • Debrief meeting required: Yes □ No □
  • Quality review timeline: _________________
  • Incident report completion: _________________

5. Contact Information

Emergency Response Team

  • Cardiology on call: _________________
  • Cath lab supervisor: _________________
  • Emergency department: _________________

6. Quality Metrics

Performance Indicators

  • Door-to-balloon time target: _________________
  • CPR quality metrics: _________________
  • Documentation compliance: _________________

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