CV: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 1

Cardiac arrest can be associated with ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and pulseless electrical activity (electromechanical dissociation).

What is recommeneded by IV injection repeated every 3-5 minutes if necessary?

Answer 1

Adrenaline/epinephrine 1 in 10000 (100mcg/mL).

Question 2

Administration of adrenaline 100mcg/mL is via what results in a faster response than peripheral administration?

Answer 2

Central line, however placement of a centreal line must not interfere with chest compressions.

Question 3

Drugs administered peripherally must be followed by a flush of at least what ml of Sodium Chloride 0.9%?

Answer 3

20ml to aid entry into the central circulation.

Question 4

Intravenous injection of amiodarone hydrochloride should be considered after adrenaline to teat what?

Answer 4

To treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia in cardiac arrest refractory to defibrillation.

Question 5

What is an alternative to amiodarone hydrochloride if it is not available?

Answer 5

lidocaine hydrochloride.