PNB

Question 1

Asystole tx

Answer 1

1. CPR
   2) Epi 1mg IV q3-5minutes
   3) check pulse+rhythm q5cycles
   4) new rhythm = new algorithm, still asystole = epi+CPR

Question 2

PEA algorithn

Answer 2

1. CPR and run the ddx

2. Epi 1mg IV q3-min forever

Question 3

PEA ddx

Answer 3

Hypovolemia, hypoxia, H+, HyperK Hypoglycemia, hypothermia

Tox (Dig, TCA, BB) Tamponade, tension pneumo thrombosis, trauma

Question 4

VF + Pulse-less VT algorithm

Answer 4

1. CPR until paddles charge
2. 360J monophasic or 200J biphasic
3. 1mg/kg epi
4. 5 cycles >amiodarone > rhythm check > CPR
5. Shock