BCI Flashcards
1
Q
BCI chest pain does not…
A
radiate or respond to nitro
2
Q
What part of heart is most affected w/ BCI?
A
Right ventricle
3
Q
Why is the RV mostly affected?
A
bc it is right under the sternum
4
Q
Where do you have to hit to affect LV?
A
Under arm - harder to do
5
Q
Gives RV HF s/s
A
JVD
Hypotension
Tachycardia
6
Q
What does the edema cause?
A
Changes in EKG over time
7
Q
3 Main s/s with BCI
A
- CP
- HF
- Dysrhythmias
8
Q
How to tx 1.
A
- CP -
Analgesia
NOT Fibrinolytic therapy
(tPA)
9
Q
How to tx 2
A
- HF - Semi-Fowlers Vasopressors SBP >90 Inotropes PRN
10
Q
How to tx 3
A
- Dysrhythmias -
ACLS protocl
