Cardiac Arrest Flashcards

1
Q

Causes

A

Ischaemic heart disease
Other cardiovascular disease
Cardiomyopathy/dysrhythmias

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2
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Investigations

A

ECG, FBE, UEC, ABG, cardiac biomarkers, echocardiogram, angiography

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3
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Shockable rhythms

A

VT and VF

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4
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Non-shockable rhythms

A

PEA and asystole

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5
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Management - shockable rhythms

A

CPR

Defibrillation

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6
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Management - non-shockable rhythms

A

CPR

Adrenaline or vasopressin (or atropine) every 3-5 minutes

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