Cardio Cardiac Arrest

Question 1

what happens if a patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally

Answer 1

cpr 30:2

defibrillation

Question 2

what are the non shockable rhythms

Answer 2

pea asystole

Question 3

what are the shockable rhythms

Answer 3

VF and pulseless vt

Question 4

what do you do if a patient has a non shockable rhythm

Answer 4

cpr for 2 mins and then reassess rhythm with defib give adrenaline asap

Question 5

what do you do if a patient has a shokable rhythm

Answer 5

1 shock then continue cpr

Question 6

when to give adrenaline

Answer 6

3-5 mins (after alternate shocks)

Question 7

when to give amiodarone

Answer 7

after 3 shocks

Question 8

what are the reversible causes of cardiac arrest

Answer 8

hypoxia hypovolaemia hypo/per kalaemia hypothermia

thrombosis tension pneumo tamponade toxins

Question 9

how long should cpr be paused for max

Answer 9

5 seconds max

Question 10

what is the dose of adrenaline

Answer 10

1mg IV

Question 11

what is the dose of amiodarone

Answer 11

300mg IV

Question 12

what can be used if amiodarone is not available

Answer 12

lidocaine

Question 13

how to achieve safe defibrillaton

Answer 13

stand clear

no oxygen near patient