Maternal cardiac arrest Flashcards
1
Q
step one
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- activate ems response
- document arrest time
- place patient supine
- start chest compression ( slightly above sternum)
2
Q
give typical
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acls drugs and doses
3
Q
monitor waveform capno for
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cpr quality
4
Q
Do not delay
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defiberlation
5
Q
Start IV where
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above the diaphram
6
Q
assess for hypo velemia and
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give fluid bolus when required
7
Q
anticipate a difficult …..
A
airway, experienced provider preffered
8
Q
continue all ….
A
maternal resuscitation efforts, during and after c section
9
Q
for patients with an obviously gravid uterus…..
A
1-perform manual left uterine displacement-
displaces uterus to patients left to relieve aortacaval compression
10
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