Cardiac arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What is cardiac arrest?
A
Effective cessation of the heart - no circulation and therefore no oxygen delivered.
2
Q
How to recognise a cardiac arrest?
A
- unresponsive patient
- not breathing normally
- no pulse
3
Q
What are the causes of cardiorespiratory arrest?
A
problems with airway, breathing, circulation (i.e. oxygen delivery problems)
