Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
Ischaemic heart disease
Other cardiovascular disease
Cardiomyopathy/dysrhythmias
2
Q
Investigations
A
ECG, FBE, UEC, ABG, cardiac biomarkers, echocardiogram, angiography
3
Q
Shockable rhythms
A
VT and VF
4
Q
Non-shockable rhythms
A
PEA and asystole
5
Q
Management - shockable rhythms
A
CPR
Defibrillation
6
Q
Management - non-shockable rhythms
A
CPR
Adrenaline or vasopressin (or atropine) every 3-5 minutes