Asystole/PEA Flashcards
1
Q
What are the possible reversible causes of asystole/PEA?
A
- Hypovolemia
- Hypoxia
- Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
- Hypo/hyperkalemia
- Hypothermia
- Tension pneumo
- Tamponade
- Toxins
- Thrombosis, pulmonary
- Thrombosis, coronary
2
Q
After recognizing asystole/PEA what should you do?
A
Give CPR for 2 minutes and administer Epinephrine 1mg every 3-5 minutes
3
Q
After 2 minutes of CPR and administering epinephrine what should you do?
A
- Rhythm check
- Resume CPR for 2 minutes
4
Q
While resuming CPR what should you treat?
A
Treat reversible causes
5
Q
After 2 minutes of CPR what should you do?
A
- Rhythm check
- If still no ROSC continue CPR and give another round of Epi
