Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most common shockable rhythms associated with cardiac arrest?
A
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Pulseless electrical activity
Asystole
2
Q
What are the most common causes of cardiac arrest?
A
IHD
MI
Opioid toxicity
3
Q
How does cardiac arrest usually present?
A
Loss of consciousness Chest pain Dyspnoea Absence of normal breathing Absence of normal circulation
4
Q
Define cardiac arrest
A
Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden state of circulatory failure due to a loss of cardiac systolic function.
5
Q
What investigations do you do for cardiac arrest?
A
Continuous cardiac monitoring FBC Serum electrolytes ABG Cardiac biomarkers Echo
6
Q
What is the management of cardiac arrest?
A
CPR Defib Adrenaline Adjunct: Anti-arrhythmic/Magnesium Post-resus care to restore QoL
