Hey, check this out, it's the Wikipedia definition for "Code Blue". Word.
Code Blue
Code Blue is often used to represent a real or suspected imminent loss of life รข the patient has stopped breathing and their heart has stopped beating. CPR should be initiated immediately. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocol described by the American Heart Association should be initiated as soon as medical personnel, trained in its use, are on the scene. ACLS involves securing the airway with an endotracheal tube to provide airflow directly to the lungs, as well as assessment of the need of cardiac interventions, injection of appropriate medications and defibrillation ("shock") of the heart when indicated.
- "Code Blue - Adult" or " - Pediatric" are sometimes used to specify an adult-related or child-related "Code Blue". HASC based changes have suggested these codes be replaced by "Code Blue" and "Code White", respectively.
- Adult medical emergency (in contrast to Code White for Pediatric medical emergency) per Heathcare Emergency Codes (New Jersey Hospital Association).
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