Chapter 17- Cardiac Arrest During Transport Flashcards
What should you do every 30 seconds when traveling with an unconscious patient?
Check the pulse
Regular pulse checks are essential to monitor the patient’s condition.
What is the first step if a pulse is not present?
Stop the vehicle
Stopping ensures safety and allows for immediate medical intervention.
What should you do if the AED is not immediately ready when an unconscious patient is present?
Perform CPR, beginning with chest compressions
CPR is critical to maintain blood flow until defibrillation can occur.
After stopping the vehicle and finding no pulse, what is the next action?
Call for help in the form of ALS support
Advanced Life Support (ALS) is necessary for further medical assistance.
What is the next step after calling for help and if the AED is ready?
Analyze the rhythm
Rhythm analysis helps determine if defibrillation is needed.
What should you deliver if indicated during the rhythm analysis?
One shock
Delivering a shock can restore normal heart rhythm in certain cases.
What should you do immediately after delivering a shock?
Resume CPR
Continuing CPR is crucial to maintain circulation after defibrillation.
What should be continued according to local protocol during resuscitation?
Continue resuscitation
Following local protocols ensures that the best practices are adhered to.
What is the first step if a conscious adult patient having chest pain becomes unconscious?
Check for a pulse
Checking the pulse is vital to assess the patient’s condition.
What should you do after checking for a pulse in an unconscious adult patient?
Stop the vehicle
Stopping allows for immediate medical assessment and intervention.
What should you perform if the AED is not immediately ready when a conscious adult becomes unconscious?
Perform CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Immediate CPR is essential to ensure the patient receives adequate blood flow.
What should be done after performing CPR and the AED is available?
Analyze the rhythm
Analyzing the rhythm helps decide the next medical intervention.
What should you do if the rhythm analysis indicates a shock?
Deliver one shock
Delivering a shock can help restore a normal heart rhythm.
What is the next step after delivering a shock to a patient?
Immediately resume CPR
Resuming CPR is critical to maintain circulation after defibrillation.
What should be included in the resuscitation protocol after beginning compressions?
Continue resuscitation according to local protocol, including transporting the patient
Transporting the patient is essential for further medical care.
