AED

Question 1

VF (ventricular fibrillation)

Answer 1

Shockable

Question 2

Asystole (usually hopeless)

Answer 2

Non shockable

Question 3

PEA pulseless electrical activity is non shockable, it is ___________________ dissociation

Answer 3

Electricalmechanical

Question 4

What three drugs can you treat PEA and asystole with to restore CO

Answer 4

1. Epinephrine
2. Atropine
3. Vasopressin

Question 5

The purpose of defibrillation is to…

Answer 5

Convert an abnormal rhythm to a normal one

Question 6

AED electrical current ______________ cardiac cells, with the hope that they will repolarize with _________________ and ________________ activity

Answer 6

Depolarizes
Electrical
Contractile

Question 7

What is a precordial thump

Answer 7

Mechanical defibrillation by striking the heel of ur hand over the heart

Question 8

What are the only options for V fib

Answer 8

AED or precordial thump if no AED)

Question 9

The 2024 update says that for shockable rhythms the initial defibrillation should be done at ______________ dose. Where the second and all subsequent shocks should be delivered at _____________ the standard dose

Answer 9

Standard
Double

Question 10

Defibrillation J doses 2

Answer 10

Powerpoint: 2-4J / kg
2024 update: 4-6 J/ kg