Circulatory Interventions cont.

Question 1

What are the considerations in cardiac arrest?

Answer 1

4Hs and 4Ts
Hypoxia
Hypokalaemia/hyperkalaemia, Hypothermia/hyperthermia,
Hypovolaemia,
Tension pneumothorax,
Tamponade,
Thrombosis,
Toxins

Question 2

What is the issue with giving rapid fluid bolus?

Answer 2

Turns off expression of inflammation and coagulation genes

Question 3

When should you give antibiotics

Answer 3

Within the first hour of expecting infection

Question 4

What is the 3 in 3 out rule?

Answer 4

3 IN- IV fluid, IV antibiotics, Oxygen
3 OUT- Blood cultures, Measure lactate, Output measurement