Positions for

6-Person High-Performance Teams*

Resuscitation Triangle Roles R WAY Leadership Roles

AI
Compressor Team Leader

E
• Assesses the patient T I M R/ • Every resuscitation
• Does 5 cycles of chest team must have a
compressions defined leader
• Alternates with AED/Monitor/ • Assigns roles to team
Defibrillator every 5 cycles members
or 2 minutes (or earlier if E • Makes treatment decisions

R
R CO E
signs of fatigue set in) RD • Provides feedback to the
rest of the team as needed
AED/Monitor/
PRESS • Assumes responsibility for
Defibrillator M O /M O NI T O
D roles not assigned
O E

R
• Brings and operates the
R
C

/
AED/monitor/defibrillator Administer
• Alternates with Compressor Medications
every 5 cycles or 2 minutes
• An ALS provider role

R
D
(or earlier if signs of fatigue FI

O
E
set in), ideally during rhythm BR AT • Administers medications
IL L
analysis
Every 5 cycles or 2 Every 5 cycles or 2
• If a monitor is present, places minutes, alternates minutes, alternates Timer/Recorder
it in a position where it can with with
be seen by the Team Leader • Records the time of inter-
(and most of the team) ventions and medications
(and announces when
these are next due)
Airway
TE A M M IN I S T E • Records the frequency and
D
duration of interruptions in
A

R
• Opens and maintains
compressions
the airway
• Communicates these to the
• Provides ventilation
Team Leader (and the rest
S
M

E of the team)
LE D
N
The team owns the code. No team ADE R I C ATI O
member leaves the triangle except
to protect his or her safety.

*This is a suggested team formation. Roles may be adapted to local protocol. © 2016 American Heart Association