CRP and Resuscitation

Question 1

define clinical death

Answer 1

period of respiratory, circulatory and brain arrest which initiation of resuscitation can lead to recovery

Question 2

is clinical death a reversible state?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

how long can the cerebral cortex survive without circulation and respiration?

Answer 3

normally does not exceed 3-6 minutes

Question 4

define biologic death

Answer 4

sets in after clinical death

irreversible state of cellular destruction

Question 5

what is the role of CPR?

Answer 5

initiates cyclical changes in intrathoracic pressure to push blood out and suck blood into the chest (importance of recoil)

used to maintain perfusion before the return of circulation

Question 6

how long does it take for significant cerebral damage to occur?

Answer 6

4-5 minutes

Question 7

examples of shockable rhythms

Answer 7

VF
monomorphic VT
polymorphic VT (torsades de pointes)

Question 8

what to do if abnormal rhythm persists after one shock?

Answer 8

do CPR for another 2 minutes and if no change after 3rd shock deliver adrenaline and amiodarone

Question 9

examples of none shockable rhythms

Answer 9

asystole

PEA

Question 10

what to do if the rhythm is non-shockable?

Answer 10

restart CPR and give adrenaline 1mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Question 11

CPR ratio

Answer 11

30:2 (no breaths in COVID)