Cardiac Arrest Management Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four types of rhythms that may be present during a SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)?
A
- PEA
- VF
- pVT
- Asystole
2
Q
List the H’s and T’s of treatable causes of cardiac arrest
A
- Hypovolemia
- Hypoxia
- Hydrogen ions (acidosis)
- Hyper/hypokalemia
- Hypothermia
- Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade
- Toxins
- Thrombosis (pulmonary)
- Thrombosis (coronary)
3
Q
Which of the following interventions are still considered “routine care” in cardiac arrest?
- Atropine during PEA
- IV epinephrine
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Cricoid pressure
A
only IV epinpephrine
4
Q
Is a rhythm change to organized electrical activity and indicator for paramedics to stop compressions and check for a pulse?
A
No!
5
Q
What is the order of preference in choosing a route of vascular access in cardiac arrest? (i.e. IV vs. I/O etc.)
A
- A proximal IV is the preferred vascular access site for cardiac arrest resuscitation
- For cases when an IV cannot be established, humeral IO is the next best option
- Tibial IO should only be placed due to failure or delay in obtaining IV or humeral IO access
- Consider external jugular cannulation where possible
6
Q
What is the BCEHS CPG-recommended depth of chest compressions in high performance CPR?
A
at least 5cm
(AHA recommendation is 5-6cm)
7
Q
Describe uses of quantitative and qualitative capnography in cardiac arrest management
A
- quantitative:
