ACP Directives (ADULT only) Flashcards
Includes (adult only): Tachy, Cardiogenic shock, Brady, procedural sedation, medical cardiac arrest, ROSC, hyperkalemia,intubation, naso intubation, cric, analgesia, combative, seizure, hypoglycemia, CVAD, home dialysis disconnect
What are the indications for the tachydysrhythmia directive? (1)
Symptomatic tachydysrhythmia
List the conditions for Valsalva (5)
- At least 18 years old
- Unaltered
- HR at least 150bpm
- Normotensive
- Only for narrow complex and regular rhythms
Contraindications for valsalva
sinus tach, afib or aflutter
How many attempts of valsalva can you do?
Maximum of 2 attempts lasting 10-20 seconds duration each
List the conditions for Adenosine (5)
- At least 18 years old
- Unaltered
- HR at least 150bpm
- Normotensive
- Only for narrow complex and regular rhythms
List the contraindications for Adenosine (4)
- Allergy or sensitivity to adenosine
- Sinus tach, afib, or aflutter
- Pt taking dipyridamole or carbmazepine
- Bronchoconstriction on exam
List the route, initial dose, second dose, dosing interval and number of doses for Adenosine.
IV
6mg, then 12mg
2 min apart
max #2 doses
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
List the conditions for Lidocaine (5)
- At least 18 years old
- Unaltered
- HR at least 120bpm
- Normotensive
- Only for wide complex and regular rhythms
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive) Contraindications for lidocaine (1)
- Allergy or sensitivity to lidocaine
What is the route that lidocaine can be given?
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
IV only
What is the initial dose, subsequent dose, max single dose and dosing interval, max # of doses for lidocaine?
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
1.5mg/kg, then 0.75mg/kg
max single dose 150mg
10 minutes apart
max #3 doses
What is the maximum amount of lidocaine we can give a patient? (for all directives)
5mg/kg
What are patch points in the Tachydysrhythmia Directive?
- Patch to give lidocaine or amiodarone.
- Patch to do synchronized cardioversion.
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
List the conditions for Amiodarone (5)
- At least 18 years old
- Unaltered
- HR at least 120bpm
- Normotensive
- Wide complex and regular rhythm
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
List contraindications for amiodarone
Allergy or sensitivity to amiodarone
What is the initial dose, subsequent dose, max single dose and dosing interval, max # of doses for amiodarone?
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
standard 150mg for all doses
interval 10 minutes
max 2 doses
What route should amiodarone be given and how?
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
IV only
given over 10 minutes
Condition for synchronized cardioversion.
(Tachydysrhythmia Directive)
- At least 18 years old
- Altered
- hypotensive
- HR at least 120 (wide) or 150 (narrow)
- ongoing chest pain or other signs of shock
- MANDATORY PATCH POINT
In case of a patch failure, what are the settings for synchronized cardioversion?
Administer up to 3 shocks at 100J, 200J and manufacture max. (200J Zoll, 360J LP)
What treatments/medications are included in under the tachydysrhythmia medical directive?
- valsalva
- adenosine
- lidocaine
- amiodarone
- synchronized cardioversion
What are the indications for the Cardiogenic shock medical directive?
- STEMI positive 12 lead ECG
AND - cardiogenic shock
What treatments/medications are included in under the cardiogenic shock directive?
- fluid bolus
- dopamine
What is the patch point under the cardiogenic shock directive?
If patient is also bradycardiac, patch for a consult.
What are the conditions for a fluid bolus?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
- At least 18 years old
- Hypotensive
- chest auscultation clear
What are the contraindications for a fluid bolus? (2)
(cardiogenic shock directive)
- Fluid overload
- SBP greater than or equal to 90
Which should be given first, fluid or dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
Fluid, then dopamine. If fluid is contraindicated consider dopamine.
What routes can saline bolus be given?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
IV, IO, or CVAD
How much fluid are we bolusing?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
10mL/kg
to a max of 1,000ml
(Patient has to be 100kg to get max)
What are the conditions for dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
- At least 18 years old
- hypotensive
What are the contraindications for dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
- Allergy or sensitivity to dopamine
- Tachydysrhythmias excluding sinus tach
- mechanical shock
- Hypovolemia
- Pheochromocytoma
What is the route dopamine can be given?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
IV only
What is the initial infusion rate for dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
5mcg/kg/min
What is the max infusion rate for dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
20mcg/kg/min
How much and how often can we increase dopamine infusion?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
every 5 minutes can increase by 5mcg/kg/min
What is the target blood pressure range for dopamine?
(cardiogenic shock directive)
SBP 90 to less than 110
What to consider when discontinuing dopamine?
gradually over 5-10minutes
What are the indications for the Symptomatic Bradycardia medical directive?
- Bradycardia
AND - Hemodynamic instability
What treatments/medications are included under the Symptomatic Bradycardia medical directive?
- Atropine
- Dopamine
- Transcutaneous pacing
What are the conditions for atropine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
- At least 18 years old
- HR less than 50
- Hypotension
What are the contraindications for atropine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
- Allergy or sensitivity to atropine
- Hypothermia
- Hx of heart transplant
What is the route atropine can be given?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
IV only
What is the initial dose, subsequent dose, number of doses and interval for atropine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
1mg for all doses
max #2 doses
5 minutes apart
What are the conditions for dopamine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
- At least 18 years old
- HR less than 50
- Hypotension
What are the contraindications for dopamine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
- Allergy or sensitivity
- Mechanical shock
- Pheochromocytoma
What other treatments/considerations should be made?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
Consider:
- 12 lead ecg
- fluid bolus (Fluid therapy directive)
What is the initial infusion rate for dopamine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
5mcg/kg/min
What is the max infusion rate for dopamine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
20mcg/kg/min
How often and by how much can you increase dopamine?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
every 5 minutes by 5mcg/kg/min
What are the conditions for transcutaneous pacing?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
- At least 18 years old
- HR less than 50
- Hypotensive
What are the contraindications for pacing?
(Symptomatic Bradycardia)
Hypothermia
Not part of the medical directive: but when may pacing be ineffective?
hyperkalemia or other electrolyte issues
Not part of the medical directive: but when may cardioversion be ineffective?
stimulant overdose/induced tachycardia
What are the indications for procedural sedation?
- post-intubation OR
- pacing
What medications are options for procedural sedation?
Fentanyl and Midazolam
What are the conditions for fentanyl and midazolam under procedural sedation medical directive?
- At least 18 years old
- RR at least 10
- Normotensive