CPR

Question 1

What are some neurological, CVS, and respiratory clinical signs of impending cpr?

Answer 1

Neuro: pupillary dilation, decreased mentation
CVS: MM pale/blue, weak pulses, muffled heart sounds
Resp: dyspnoea, gasping

Question 2

List some items needed in the first drawer of a crash cart

Answer 2

AIRWAY
ET tubes
Suction device
Forceps
Ambubag
Laryngoscope
Tracheostomy tubes
Chest drains

Question 3

What goes into the second and third drawers of a crash cart?

Answer 3

Second - emergency drugs preloaded by weight

Third - Needles, catheters, fluids, tape, clippers etc.

Question 4

What is the duration of BLS?

Answer 4

2 minutes with brief pauses to rotate compressors and evaluate for signs of ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)

Question 5

List the types of compressions needed for different size/breed dogs/cats

Answer 5

Large breeds - lateral recum w/ thoracic pump
Deep chested breeds - lateral recum w cardiac pump
Barrel chested breeds - dorsal recum w cardiac pump
Small dogs/cats - lateral recum w cardiac pump

Question 6

Why might the Etco2 read 0 during cpr?

Answer 6

The ETT is in the oesophagus

The ETT isn’t inflated properly

Question 7

How should you respond if the Etco2 is less than 15 mmHG

Answer 7

Compressions should be evaluated - correct amount? correct depth?

Question 8

What are some signs of ROSC?

Answer 8

Elevated etco2
Voluntary motor movements
Chewing of the ETT
Corneal/palpebral reflex