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
2
Q
Shockable rhythms
A
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
SVT
3
Q
Non-shockable rhythms
A
Pulseless electrical activity
Asystole
4
Q
Drugs for shockable rhythm
A
Adrenaline 1mg after second shock, then every 2nd cycle
Amiodarone 300mg after third shock
5
Q
Drugs for non-shockable
A
Adrenaline 1mg immediately, then every 2nd cycle
6
Q
Consider and correct
A
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
7
Q
Post-resuscitation care
A
Re-evaluate ABCDE 12 lead ECG Treat precipitating cause Re-evaluate oxygenation and ventilation Temperature control->cool