Cardiac Arrest Protocol

Question 0

First treatment for symptomatic Bradycardia

Answer 0

12 lead
IV Access titrate SBP>90-100
Airway adjuncts as needed

Question 1

Symptomatic bradycardia consists of

Answer 1

SBP < 90

Pulse < 50

Question 2

Atropine dose for symptomatic bradycardia:
First dose
Second dose
Max dose

Answer 2

First dose 0.5 mg 
Second dose (If pacing not available) 0.5-1.0 mg every 3-5 min
3 mg max total dose

Question 3

Treatment for symptomatic type II 2nd degree and 3rd degree heart block

Answer 3

Implement transcutaneous pacing immediately at 80 bpm

Question 4

Preferred sedation medication and dose for pacing

Answer 4

Midazolam (Versed)
1-6 mg IV/IO
2 mg IM/IN may repeat 2 times every 5 minutes

Question 5

After first round of medication, tx for Symptomatic Bradycardia consists of..

Answer 5

Transcutaneous Pacing at 80 bpm

Adjust mA to capture

Question 6

After medication and electricity, if SBP remains under 90 in symptomatic bradycardia, treatment consists of..

Answer 6

Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min ONLY after BASE HOSPITAL ORDER