ILS/ PILS Flashcards
1
Q
When should adrenaline be given in
- shockable rhythms
- non-shockable rhythms
A
ADRENALINE
shockable: after 3rd shock, then every other 2min cycle
non-shockable: immediately, then every other 2min cycle
2
Q
When should amiodarone be given in
- shockable rhythms
- non-shockable rhythms
A
AMIODARONE
shockable: after every 3rd shock
non-shockable: don’t use
3
Q
What drugs to be given in SVT
A
ADENOSINE or VERAPAMIL
4
Q
Reversible causes of cardiac arrest
4H
4T
A
4H
- Hypoxia
- Hypovolemia
- Hypothermia
- Hyperkalemia and other metabolic disorders
4T
- Thrombosis (coronary of pulmonary)
- Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade
- Toxin
