18/1 Flashcards
1
Q
How many chest compressions to breaths in CPR
How often should CPR be swapped?
A
30:2
Every 2 minutes
2
Q
What rhythms are shockable and not?
A
DEFIB for VFIB and pulseless VTac
Don’t defib astyole (and PEA) you won’t get them back
3
Q
What medications should be given during CPR and when?
Why are they given?
A
In VFIB and pVT
After 3rd shock
- 1mg adrenaline
- 300mg amiodarone
In PEA and astyole
- 1mg adrenaline every 3-5mins
4
Q
What are the reversible causes of cardiac arrest that must be ruled out?
A
4H’s + 4T’s
Hypoxia
Hypothermia
Hyper/hypokalemia + metabolic conditions e.g. hypoglycaemia
Hypovoleamia
Thrombus
Tamponade
Toxins (check Kardex)
Tension pneumothorax
