CPR Flashcards
CPA
Cardiopulmonary arrest
What is the indication for CPR?
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Respiratory arrest
Why do you not use Doxapram?
increased cerebral O2 demand
What is the underlying cause for cardiac arrest?
Inadequate cardiac oxygenation
What are the mechanisms of cardiac arrest?
Arrhythmia pulmonary or airway dysfunction anesthesia electrolyte abnormalities severe trauma intracranial disease sepsis multiple organ dysfunction
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
What supplies should the Crash Cart contain?
O2 source Endotracheal tubes laryngoscope IV catheters Fluids drugs Defibrillator
What is the most important part of basic life support?
Chest Compressions
How much cardiac output does chest compressions achieve?
25-30%
How long should one person perform chest compressions?
2 minutes
What are the two theories of chest compressions?
Cardiac pump theory
Thoracic pump theory
Cardiac pump theory
Direct compression of the ventricles
Thoracic pump theory
Compressions cause increase intrathoracic pressure which causes blood flow
How many chest compressions per minute?
100-120
When is internal cardiac massage indicated?
Conditions that prevent effective external cardiac compressions such as pericardial effusion or pleural space disease