Advanced life support Flashcards

1
Q

What to do during CPR

A
ABCDE
Continuous compressions
Airway adjuncts
Waveform capnography
IV/IO access
Plan actions before interrupting compressions
Organise drugs
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2
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Shockable rhythms

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Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
SVT

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3
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Non-shockable rhythms

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Pulseless electrical activity

Asystole

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4
Q

Drugs for shockable rhythm

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Adrenaline 1mg after second shock, then every 2nd cycle

Amiodarone 300mg after third shock

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5
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Drugs for non-shockable

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Adrenaline 1mg immediately, then every 2nd cycle

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6
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Consider and correct

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Hypoxia->secure an airway + oxygen
Hypovolemia-> IV access and fluids
Hyper/hypokalemia, metabolic->correct
Tension pneumothorax->2nd intercostal midclavicular line with water seal
Tamponade->pericardiocentest
Toxins->antidotes
Thrombosis->thrombolyse, anticoagulation
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7
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Post-resuscitation care

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Re-evaluate ABCDE
12 lead ECG
Treat precipitating cause
Re-evaluate oxygenation and ventilation
Temperature control->cool
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