ALS Algorithm Flashcards
1
Q
How to confirm cardiac arrest?
A
Patient response
Open airway
Check for normal breathing: caution agonal breathing
Check for signs of life
2
Q
When do you check pulse during cardiac arrest?
A
If after non-shockable, adrenaline, CPR again, then check and see if it’s PEA
3
Q
How much O2 to give?
A
Max
4
Q
How much fluids during cardiac arrest if they have hypovolaemia
A
10-20ml/kg, around 1L
5
Q
How to detect hypo/hyperkalaemia and metabolic disorders in cardiac arrest?
A
VBG
Look at previous tests, drug chart
Point of care testing for K+ and glucose
6
Q
Hyperkalaemia Rx during cardiac arrest?
A
Calcium Chloride/gluconate
Sodium Bicarb
10 units shorting acting + 25g dextrose
