Cardiac arrest and ALS Flashcards
1
Q
most common cause of cardiac arrest
A
coronary heart disease
2
Q
how far should you push on CPR
A
5-6cm
3
Q
when should you first do a rhythm check on a patient who has arrested
A
once defib is attached
4
Q
how long do you wait between shocks in cardiac arrest
A
2 mins with CPR inbetween
5
Q
what drugs are given following the 3rd shock and when are they given after
A
adrenaline 1mg IV and given every 3-5 mins
amiodarone on shock 3 and 5
6
Q
if vascular access by IV is difficult how can it be obtained
A
IO
7
Q
what anaesthetics tool can check for ROSC and CPR quality
A
waveform capnography
8
Q
following fibrinolytic therapy for PE, how long should you continue CPR
A
60-90 mins
9
Q
position of an ETT tube in what bronchus can complicate a PTX
A
right main bronchus
