Acute Resuscitation Flashcards
1
Q
Features of Cardiopulmonary arrest
A
not moving, decrease GCS, no breaths
2
Q
When and how to get assistance
A
Check for danger, response, send for help
Push buzzer, call 555
3
Q
Compression, correct position
A
Lower half of sternm, 4-5 cm deep
4
Q
Rate of compression
A
100 compressions/min
5
Q
Recommend ratio and timing
A
30:2
6
Q
Minimal interrruptions
A
Use COACHED Continue compression Oxygen away All others away Charge Hands off Evaluate Defib/Dump
7
Q
Dose and timing of adrenaline
A
if PEA immediately, Adrenaline 1 mg
if VF/VT, shock then at second round Adrenaline 1 mg
8
Q
When is Amiodarone used?
A
after 3rd round of VT/VF, 300mg IV flushed with Dextrose 5% 20 mL
9
Q
What are the 4Hs
A
Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Electrolyte, Hypovolaemia
10
Q
What are the 4Ts
A
Thrombus, toxin, tamponade, tension pneumo
11
Q
Pad positionin
A
R) anterior 2nd ICS, L) mid axillary 6th ICS
