Adult ALS Flashcards
1
Q
During CPR
A
Ensure high quality chest compressions Minimise interruptions to compressions Give oxygen Use waveform capnography Continuous compressions when advanced airway in place Vascular access (IV or IO) Give adrenaline every 3-5 mins Give amiodarone after 3 shocks
2
Q
Treat reversible cause
A
Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypo/hyperkalaemia / metabolic
Hypothermia
Thrombosis - coronary or pulmonary
Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade - cardiac
Toxins
3
Q
Consider
A
Ultrasound imaging
Mechanical chest compressions to facilitate transfer / treatment
Coronary angiography and PCI
Extracorpeal CPR
4
Q
Shockable
A
VF
Pulseless VT
5
Q
Non-shockable
A
PEA
Asystole
6
Q
Return of spontaneous circulation
A
ABCDE SpO2 94-98% Normal PaCO2 12-lead ECG Tx precipitating cause Targeted temperature management
7
Q
Role of team leader
A
Delegate tasks (leader should be hands off): Timer and scribe Compressions Airway and ventilation Defibrillation IV access, bloods/gases and drugs
Co-ordinate above tasks
Go through reversible causes
