ALS 2.0

Question 1

is ST depression in leads V1-3 a STEMI?

Answer 1

YES
posterior
RCA

Question 2

most common rhythm in hypovolaemic arrest?

Answer 2

PEA

Question 3

does ICD need deactivated if DNACPR discussion?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

are skin reactions in anaphylaxis common?

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

what fluids in anaphylaxis?

Answer 5

crystalloids

Question 6

ECG changes in hyperkalaemia?

Answer 6

brady
TTTwaves
ST depression

Question 7

what % of patients comatose post arrest have seziures?

Answer 7

1/3rd

Question 8

can precordial thump be used in VF?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

what shockable rhythm is high risk after stemi?

Answer 9

VF

Question 10

what voltage is electrical capture?

Answer 10

50-100

Question 11

what does adrenaline do?

Answer 11

both alpha and beta block
causes vasodilation

Question 12

adrenaline affects in arrest?

Answer 12

nil long term
improves cerebral and coronary pressure

Question 13

rate of adrenaline infusion?

Answer 13

2-10

Question 14

sodium bicarbonate effect on cell?

Answer 14

intracellular acidosis
inhibits oxygen release to tissues

Question 15

what is bad PaCO2 level in asthma?

Answer 15

4.6-6

Question 16

what does magnesium do in asthma?

Answer 16

bronchodilate

Question 17

if you think its fine VF - what should you do?

Answer 17

SHOCK

Question 18

what should BM be kept post arrest?

Answer 18

4-10

Question 19

where should pads be if person has an ICD?

Answer 19

10-15cm away or AP

Question 20

what is ventricular standstill? Tx?

Answer 20

P waves but no QRS
external pacing

Question 21

when can outcomes after ROSC be reliable assessed?

Answer 21

3 days

Question 22

what is cardioversion used for?

Answer 22

TACHYCARDIAS

Question 23

what is transcutaneous/transvenous pacing used for?

Answer 23

BRADYCARDIA

Question 24

what type 2 heart block has greater risk of asystole?

Answer 24

mobits 2

Question 25

contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy?

Answer 25

haemorrhagic stroke
ischaemic stroke past 6 months
surgery/trauma in 3 weeks
active internal bleeding
GI bleed in past month
known bleeding disorder