WHEN A CODE BLUE IS CALLED

Scenario: A patient was transported to the Emergency Room 
 by paramedics, following a  911 call. He was having chest pain 
 and does have a past history of myocardial infarction.

 He was medicated according to ACLS guidelines. On arrival
 in the ER , he was alert and talking coherently. Suddenly, 
 he is barely responding and his cardiac rhythm shows third
degree AV block.

A Code Blue is called and CPR and ACLS guidelines will
be initiated. Lab values will also be done.

                When a Code Blue is called

A Code Blue in a medical facility is usually recognized
as a cardiopulmonary arrest. When this occurs, immediate
steps are taken to alert everyone who is assigned to the
code team.

The medical staff require special training in CPR and ACLS
in order to manage a Code Blue.