A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
What joules are used for adult single shocks?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
200j
What are the reversible causes of a PEA arrest?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
- Hypovolaemia
- Hypoxia
- Hyperkalaemia
- Hypothermia
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Upper airway obstruction
- Tension pneumothorax
- Pulmonary embolism
- Toxins
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
What actions do you take after an asystolic/PEA rhythm check?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
- Disarm the defibrillator
- Commence chest compressions
- Consider reversible PEA causes
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
What are stacked shocks?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
If a pt has a witnessed arrest w/pads already attached, administer up to 3 shocks prior to HP-CPR.
- First shock within 20sec of arrest occurring
- <10sec between shocks (immediate rhythm check after each shock)
- Treat stacked shocks as a single shock for drug admin purposes
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
When can you give stacked shocks?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
Pt has witnessed arrest w/defib pads already attached
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
How many shocks can you give as part of the “stacked shocks” guideline?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
- Up to 3 shocks
- <10sec pause between
- Rhythm check after each shock
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
When is adrenaline 1mg IV administered?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
Every 2nd cycle (Every 4min)
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
What are the standard actions for all cardiac arrest patients?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
- SGA (CPR ratio 15:1 post insertion)
- IV Access / Normal saline TKVO
- Adrenaline 1mg IV @ 4/60 (Shockable: after 2nd shock / non-shockable: ASAP)
- Flush all meds w/20-30ml Normal saline
- ETCO2 & OG tube throguh SGA (where time permits)
MICA: ETT if achievable w/no pause in compressions
- Early ETT if copious vomitus or SGA failure
What kind of cardiac arrests indicate Amiodarone & Lignocaine administration?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest
VF / Pulseless VT
When do you give Amiodarone 300mg IV in the VF/Pulseless VT cardiac arrest?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest
- If VF/VT after 3rd shock
- If VF/VT after 7th shock
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
What should all meds be flushed with?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
20-30ml Normal saline
During a medical cardiac arrest resuscitation:
What special circumstances should Normal Saline 1-2L IV be pushed?
A0201-1: Medical Cardiac Arrest - Adult
- Hypovolaemia
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
Aligns w/ A0705: Shock
