CPR Flashcards
In emergency situations what drug is given for bradycardia?
Atropoine
How far should sternum be depressed in CPR?
5-6 cm
What is the rate in CPR?
100-120 per minute
How long, in CPR, should 2 breaths take?
What two events should be done initially for patients that are responsive, unconsious, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest?
Responsive - leave/get help
Unconscious - recovery position/help
Respiratory arrest - ventilation/help
Cardiac arrest - help/CPR/ALS
How often should the person delivering CPR change?
Every two minutes
Where should the chest compressions be done?
Middle of lower hald sternum
Is asystole/PEA shockable?
No
Give three features of monomorphic VT?
- broad complex rhythm
- rapid rate
- constant QRS morphology
Give a feature of polymorphic VT?
Torsades de pointes
After first shock in VF/VT patients how long should be waited before 2nd shock delivery?
2 minutes
What should be given after the 3rd shock in VT/VF patients?
Adrenaline 1mg IVand amiodarone
What drug should be given in emergency asystole?
Adrenaline 1mg IV
What should be given for a pulseless electrical activity patient?
Adrenaline 1mg IV
During CPR how often should adrenaline be given?
Every 3-5 minutes
How much amiodarone should be given in acute scenaries?
300mg
What are the potential reversible causes: the four Hs and four Ts?
Hypoxia, Hypovolaemia, Hypo/hyperkalaemia/metabolic, hypothermia
Thrombosis, tamponade, toxins, tension pneumothorax
What should be given to treat hypovolaemia?
IV fluids (0.9% saline or Hartmann’s solution/blood)
What should be done for emergency tamponade?
Needle cardiocentesis
What should be done for tension pneumothorax?
Needle thoracentesis
What is the underlying problem in resuscitation?
Failure to deliver oxygen
During arrest, continued resuscitation: what should the patient have done to their airway?
Trachea intubated
What three factors are involved in the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Pupils
Limb tone and movement
Posture
What are the two shockable rhythms?
VF and VT
