CPR: Phase 2 Flashcards
What is phase 2 of CPR also known as?
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
How can you diagnose cause of ineffective CV function?
using an electrocardiogram (ECG)
What can be used to try to re-establish CV function? (2)
- emergency drugs
2. defibrillation
What emergency drugs can be given? (4)
- Atropine
- Epinephrine
- 2% Lidocaine
- Sodium Bicarbonate
What is Atropine used for?
increases heart rate
What is Epinephrine used for?
increases BP
What is 2% Lidocaine used for?
pain management
What is Sodium Bicarbonate used for?
acidosis prevention
What drugs can be given into an ET tube? (3)
- Atropine
- Epinephrine
- 2% Lidocaine
What routes can emergency drugs be given? (3)
- intravenous
- intratracheal
- intraosseous
What can be done if an ECG shows an Asystole pattern? (2)
- use epinephrine
2. use Vasopressin if not using epinephrine
What animal will you see Asystol patterns most often?
dogs
What should you expect when giving drugs IV?
Expect a 1-2 minute delay in onset of drug effect
What should you do after drugs are given IV? (2)
- Flush peripheral catheter used to give drugs with 10-30mL of saline
- elevate limb
What needs to be done when giving drugs by intratracheal administration? (3)
- Double dose and mix with 5-10 mL of saline
- Flush through ET tube using red rubber catheter
- Give a few breaths afterwards to distribute drug in lung tissue
