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Cardiac Arrest + Acute LVF Flashcards

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What to do if rhythm is VF or pulseless VT?

A

Shock
Resume CPR for 2 mins
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What to do if rhythm is PEA/ asystole?

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No shock
Resume CPR for 2 mins
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Reversible causes of cardiac arrest + management

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Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypo/hyperkalaemia - IV calcium chloride
Hypothermia
Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary) - angiography + PCI. Give fibrinolytics
Tension pneumothorax - USS, decompress + chest drain
Cardiac tamponade - usually after penetrating wound
Toxins

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