Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What is the initial management of a witnessed monitored VF/pulseless VT?
A
3 stacked shocks followed by CPR
2
Q
What is the initial management of VF/pulseless VT?
A
Single shock followed by two minutes of CPR
3
Q
When is adrenaline administered for non shockable rhythms?
A
Adrenaline 1mg ASAP for non shockable rhythms
4
Q
When is adrenaline administered for VF/pulseless VT
A
After third shock once chest compressions have started
5
Q
When is amiodarone administered?
A
VF or pulseless VT, 300mg amiodarone after 3 shocks, then 150mg after 5 shocks
