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Cardiac Emergencies Flashcards

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3 parts of the circulatory system AKA cardiovascular system

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  • Heart
  • Blood vessels
  • Blood
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Sinoatrial node (SA)

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Located in the upper portion of right atrium and is the primary peacemaker of the heart

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Atrioventricular Node (AV)

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Located @ the crux and is the secondary peacemaker

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Purkinje fibers

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Located throughout the ventricles and is the final peacemaker

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What happens if the left ventricle is damaged?

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It will cause fluid to back up into the lungs

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Coronary arteries

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Are the first 2 arteries off the aorta, and are responsible for supplying the heart with oxygenated blood (Does not come from the blood pumped through the chambers).

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Ischemia

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  • Too little O2 reaching the tissue

- when encountered in the heart muscle it will become hypoxic and die

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Heart attack also known as?

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Myocardial infarction (MI)

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9
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Abnormal electrical can be?

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Fatal

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What is the most common rhythm for full arrest?

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Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

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Platelets do what?

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Helps in clotting process to stop bleeding

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Clots form at the bleeding sight are called ?

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Thrombus

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Thrombin

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A protein responsible for activating the formation of a clot.

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Fibrin

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Protein strands that form a mesh that strengthens a clot.

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Electrocardiogram

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  • ECG/EKG

- Graphic representation of the heart’s electrical activity

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P wave

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Depolarization(Contraction) of the atria.

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QRS complex

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Depolarization of the ventricles repolarization(relaxation) of the atria underneath.

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T wave

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Repolarization of the ventricles

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Coronary artery diseases (CAD)

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The narrowing and hardening of the coronary arteries.

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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries which causes narrowing.

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Atherosclerosis

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Plaque forming in the arteries which causes narrowing.

22
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What happens if plaque that formed in the coronary artery rips off?

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It will cause clotting to start and form thrombus which can completely occlude the artery.

23
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

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  • When the problem actually starting to happen from the coronary arteries narrowing.
  • Unstable angina
  • Myocardial infarction
24
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Angina pectoris

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“Pain in the Chest” occurs when Increased workload is placed on the heart.

25
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Unstable Angina

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Prolonged and worsening, or occurs without exertion & when Pt is at rest.

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Pathophysiology of Angina Pectoris

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  • inadequate O2 supply to the heart muscle (myocardium)
  • Generally during periods of stress, physical/emotional
  • Usually felt under the sternum, can radiate to the jaw and arm
  • Once the stress is removed and the pt rests the pain will usually go away.
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Angina S/Sx

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  • Steady discomfort
  • described as: Pressure,tightness,aching, crushing, or heavy.
  • radiate to shoulder, back, jaw, or arm
  • cool clammy skin
  • Anxiety
  • SOB
  • Diaphoresis
  • N/V (Nausea/Vomiting)
28
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Angina may present different for these people:

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  • Women
  • Diabetics
  • Elderly
29
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Angina Rx

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  • O2 usually 2-6lpm
  • NTG if pt has Rx EMT may assist
  • Aspirin 160-325mgs not for EMTs in SD, National Registry allows with medical direction
30
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Give O2 for angina Pts if you see these signs:

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  • SOB
  • Hypoxemic
  • Signs of heart failure
  • O2 sat <94%
  • O2 sat unknown
31
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Nitroglycerin should not be given (contraindicated) with these conditions

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  • systolic Bp less than 100mmhp (SD)
  • Pt with head injury
  • Pt who uses ED drugs: viagra, cialis, or lavitra within the last 48hrs
  • If pt has taken 3 doses already
32
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EMTs may Assist Pt with nitroglycerin if they’re _________

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  • Systolic BP is greater than 90mmHg (National)
  • Systolic BP is greater than or equal to 100mmHg (SD)
  • Max dose 3
33
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Nitroglycerin

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  • Dilates blood vessels
  • Decreases work load of the heart
  • Decreases cardiac oxygen demand
34
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Aspirin

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  • 324mgs baby aspirin in SD by paramedics, oral chewable
  • EMTs will not give in SD, but for national registry it allows with medical direction
  • Aspirin Decreases the ability of the platelets in the blood to form clots.
35
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Myocardial Infarction (MI)

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  • Portion of the heart muscle begins to die due to lack of O2
  • Coronary artery disease narrowing leads to MI
  • 20-30 without proper O2 supply tissue will die
36
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Ischemia can produce abnormal electrical conduction called?

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Dysrhythmias which can be fatal

37
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Myocardial infarction (MI)

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  • same as angina but longer
  • Often described as pressure
  • Pain may radiate to jaw, L arm, or epigastric region
  • CP may only be relieved or not at all by NTG
  • sense of impending doom
  • poor skin signs-pale,cool,moist
  • possible for the MIs to be “silent” without pain. PT may not know they are having a MI
38
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MI Rx

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  • NTG When indicated
  • O2 but be careful not to give to much
  • Aspirin with medical direction (National)
39
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CP Rx

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Make sure to recognize the possibility of “cardiac compromise” and provide proper care. Death of heart muscle is permanent and irreversible.

40
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Aortic aneurysm

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  • weakened section of the aortic wall begins to dilate or balloon outward from pressure
  • commonly caused by atherosclerosis
  • Most often occur in the ABDM region, can have a tearing pain radiating to the back
  • Aneurysms may be present for long periods of time without S/Sx
  • Suddenly burst causing rapid and fatal internal bleeding
  • Late Sx would be pulsating mass in the ABDM
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Aortic dissection

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  • Tear in the inner lining of the aorta, blood enters and begins to separate the layers
  • tearing/ripping pain to the back
  • May see a profound difference in Systolic Pressures in both arms.
  • Differences in pulses
  • Late Sx also a pulsating mass
42
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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Is a medical diagnosis that refers to the condition in which there is a buildup fluid (congestion) in the body resulting from the pump failure of the heart.

43
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) cause & effects right side

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  • Right side Failure where the R ventricle is failing as a pump, caused by L ventricle Failure,COPD,Hypertension
  • which causes a systemic back up and will eventually cause the L ventricle to become less effective
44
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) cause & effects Left side

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  • Left side failure where the left ventricle fails as a pump, pt will present with crackles/rales, possibly with swelling to the ankles & SOB with Jugular vein distinction
  • causes a back up into the lungs and eventually the body, due to R ventricle Failure
45
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Rx for CHF

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  • O2
  • Assis with NTG, Aspirin
  • Fowler’s position
  • PPV and dangle their legs
46
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How much dosage Of epinephrine for an adult?

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0.3mg

47
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Epinephrine dosage for pediatric

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0.15mg

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