Determination Of Death

Question 0

When is the process of confirming asystole?

Answer 0

Check 2 leads

Run a 6 second strip

Question 1

How long to check for carotid to confirm no pulse

Answer 1

10 sec

Question 2

Where does rigor start?

Answer 2

Begins in jaw and ends in feet

Question 3

When does rigor start?

When is rigor at is max?

Answer 3

Start - 1-6 hours

Max at 6-24 hours

Question 4

When does lividity begin to develop?

When dot it reach its max?

Answer 4

1/2-2 hrs

8-12 hrs

Question 5

6 Conditions that require minimal examination to confirm Death.

Answer 5

1) Decapitation
2) Incineration
3) Decomposition
4) Separation of brain or heart from body
5) Rigor Mortis - physical exam of jaw and one limb.
6) Submersion greater than 6 hours

Question 6

How to confirm Liver Mortis -Lividity

Answer 6

Physical Exam of body (obvious no pulse/resp)

Confirm in 2 leads - 6 sec strip

Question 7

What 2 factors are needed to confirm death in a traumatic injury?

Answer 7

1) Absence of all pulses

2) Asystole in 2 leads or PEA < or equal to 40

Question 8

You have a traumatic injury pt. No REsp/pulse. Hook up the monitor and find that the pt has a PEA rate. What now?

Answer 8

Determine the rate? < or equal to 40 ok to discontinue. Make sure this is PEA and not a brady rhythm.

Question 9

When can you consider to terminate a code? (running ALS)

Answer 9

1) 3mg of EPI

2) 20 min of ALS