ALS PCS 5.0 Flashcards
When should you consider very early transport during a cardiac arrest?
- Pregnancy >20 weeks gestation
- Hypothermia
- Airway Obstruction
- Non-opioid drug overdose
- Reversible cause of arrest has not been addressed
When should you transport a pt. in refractory VF or pulseless VT?
After the third consecutive shock.
OR
after 20 minutes of resuscitation (and you have shocked)
At what age can you defibrillate a pt.?
≥24 hours old
How old must the pt. be in order to give EPI in an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?
≥24 hours
At what age you you obtain a medical TOR?
≥16 years old
What are the conditions in order to qualify for a Medical TOR?
- ≥16 years
- Not witnessed by paramedics
- No ROSC after 20 minutes of resuscitation
- No shocks delivered
When are you NOT starting CPR on a VSA?
- Code 5
- Valid DNR
When are you NOT going to call for a Medical TOR?
FHRNP
- FBAO
- Hypothermia
- Reversible cause has not been addressed
- Non-opiate overdose
- Pregnancy ≥20 weeks gestation
At what age are you using pediatric joule settings?
≥24 hours to <8 years
At what age are you using adult joule settings?
≥ 8 years
What is the initial pediatric dose for defibrillation?
2 J/kg
What is the subsequent dose setting for peds defibrillation?
4 J/kg
What is the dosing for EPI on an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?
0.01 mg/kg
What is the max # of doses of EPI on an anaphylactic cardiac arrest?
1
When might you consider patching early for a medical TOR?
following 4th analysis if there are extenuating circumstances
- egress
- prolonged transported, significant clinical limitations where resuscitation may be considered futile
How old must the pt. be in order to consider a trauma TOR?
≥16 years old
What criteria must be met in order to consider a trauma TOR?
- ≥ 16 years old
- No pulses
- No shocks delivered
- Asystole
- No signs of life since fully extricated
- Signs of life since fully extricated but closest ED ≥30 minute transport
- PEA with closest ED ≥30 minutes away
What are contraindications for a Trauma TOR?
- Age <16 years old
- Shock delivered
- Signs of life since fully extricated medical contact
- PEA and closest ED is <30 minute transport time
- Penetrating trauma to head/neck/torso and LTH <30 minute transport
What are signs of an obviously dead patient?
LORDDCPT
- Lividity
- Open head or torso wounds with outpouring cranial or visceral contents
- Rigor Mortis
- Decapitation
- Decomposition
- Charring (gross)
- Putrefaction
- Transection
How many doses of defibrillation is the patient receiving on a Trauma Cardiac Arrest?
1
What are considered signs of life when extricating on a trauma?
- spontaneous movement
- respiratory effort
- organized electrical activity on ECG
- reactive pupils
When do you provide PPV on a newborn?
HR <100bpm
What is the technical definition of a newborn pt?
<24 hours old
When do you provide CPR on a newborn?
HR <60 bpm or VSA
What should you do before you start CPR on a newborn patient?
PPV using room air for 30 seconds
What are contraindications for PPV?
- Obviously Dead
- Gestational age <20 weeks
What are the contraindications for CPR on a newborn patient?
- Obviously Dead
- Gestational age <20 weeks
What hand should you place the pulse oximeter on in newborn resuscitation?
Right
What are the conditions for the ROSC medical directive?
- ≥2 years old
- Hypotension
- Chest auscultation is clear
What are the contraindications for ROSC medical directive?
Fluid overload
What is the treatment for ROSC medical directive?
- titrate oxygen to 94-98%
- avoid hyperventilation
- target ETCO2 to 30-40mmHg
- Fluid bolus
What is the fluid bolus directive for a ROSC?
What are the conditions for ASA (cardiac ischemia)?
- ≥18 years old
- Unaltered
- Able to chew and swallow
What are the conditions for Nitro (cardiac ischemia)?
- ≥18 years old
- Unaltered
- HR 60-159 bpm
- Normotensive
- Hx. of Nitro use OR IV access obtained
Contraindications for ASA?
AAAS
- Allergy or sensitivity
- Asthmatic, no prior history of using ASA
- Active bleeding (peptic ulcers)?
- CVA or TBI in previous 24 hours
Contraindications for Nitroglycerin?
APSR
- Allergy or sensitivity to nitrates
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within last 48 hours
- SBP drops by 1/3 or more of its initial value
- 12-lead shows Right Ventricular MI
Nitro Treatment for Cardiac Ischemia
Indications for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
- Moderate to severe respiratory distress
- Suspected cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Conditions for Nitro for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary edema?
- ≥18 years old
- HR 60-159 bpm
- Normotensive
Contraindications for Nitro for Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?
APS
- Allergy or sensitivity to nitrates
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within the last 48 hours
- SBP drops by 1/3 or more of its initial value
Treatment for Nitro for acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
Conditions for Dextrose?
- ≥2 years old
- Altered
- Hypoglycemic
Conditions for Glucagon?
- Altered
- Hypoglycemic
Contraindications for Dextrose?
Allergy or sensitivity to dextrose
Contraindications for Glucagon?
- Allergy or sensitivity to glucagon
- Pheochromocytoma
Dextrose Treatment