BLS Flashcards

1
Q

how long should you check breathing and pulse for before confirming cardiac arrest?

A

10 seconds

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2
Q

what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

A

30:2

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3
Q

what speed are the compressions?

A

120 per minute (2 per second)

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4
Q

how deep should compressions be?

A

5-6cm

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5
Q

how long should any interruption be during CPR?

A

under 5 seconds

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6
Q

when should you swap who is giving chest compressions?

A

every 2 mins

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7
Q

what are the 2 main things to remember?

A
Interruptions= BAD
Recoil= GOOD
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8
Q

what can be used to monitor response to resuscitation?

A

waveform capnography

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9
Q

what are the non-shockable rhythms?

A

Pulseless electrical activity

asystole

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10
Q

What are the shockable rhythms?

A

VT and VF

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11
Q

what is transthoracic imedance

A

the body’s resistance to electrical current flow

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12
Q

what can cause differing transthoracic impedances?

A
body mass
age
disease
skin resistance
tissue type and amount
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13
Q

when would you commence drugs in persistent VT/VF? and which drugs/doses?

A

after 3 shocks
adrenaline 1mg IV
amiodarone 300mg IV

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14
Q

when would you commence drugs during asystole/PEA? and which drugs/doses?

A

on spotting the rhythm,
adrenaline 1mg IV
then repeat every 3-5 mins

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15
Q

what would you do to treat hypoxia?

A

ensure patent airway

give high-flow O2- avoiding hyperinflation

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16
Q

what would you do to treat hypovolaemia?

A

control any haemorrhage

give IV fluids

17
Q

what would you do to treat hypo/hyperkalaemia etc.

A
near patient testing for K+ and glucose (ABG?)
check latest lab report
hyperkalaemia-->
calcium chloride
insulin and destrose