Life support Flashcards
Which rhythms are classed as shockable rhythms?
ventricular fibrillation
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Which rhythms aren’t classed as shockable?
Asystole (flatline)
Pulseless-electrical activity
What is the initial management of cardiac arrest?
Chest compressions and ventilation (30:2)
When should defibrillation be done for patients with a shockable rhythm?
A single shock for VF/pulseless VT followed by 2 minutes of CPR
How should drugs be administered in someone in cardiac arrest?
IV
How should drugs be administered if IV access isn’t possible?
Intraosseous route (IO)
What medication is used for cardiac arrest?
1g adrenaline
When is adrenaline administered for those in a non-shockable rhythm?
As soon as possible
When is adrenaline administered for those with a shockable rhythm?
Once chest compressions have restarted after the third shock
How often should the administration of adrenaline be repeated?
(1g) Every 3-5 minutes
What other medication should be administered?
Amiodarone
When should amiodarone be administered?
After
What dose of amiodarone should be administered?
300 mg
For which type of rhythms should amiodarone be administered?
Shockable rhythms
(VF/pulseless VT )
When should amiodarone be administered?
After 3 shocks have been administered.
