This publication provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge to treat any adult in cardiac arrest. It follows the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines and forms the core reading material for participants taking the Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support (ALS) course. High-quality illustrations accompanied by step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the key interventions involved in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. All healthcare professionals who attend cardiac arrests as part of a resuscitation team should be familiar with its contents.