Post ROSC

Question 1

What are crucial monitoring steps post ROSC?

Answer 1

Oxygen saturation between 94 and 98%
Obtain 12 lead
Vitals every five minutes
Leave the Lucas in place

Question 2

What are sedation and paralysis options for ROSC patients?

Answer 2

Versed: use normal Versed guidelines

Vecuronium:
Administer only after endotracheal intubation and placement of ETCO2 monitoring.

.1 mg/kilogram
Repeat PRN

Rocuronium

Same guidance as Vecuronium

1 mg/kg

IV/IO- 1 mg/kg
Repeat PRN

Question 3

What is the dose for norepinephrine? What does this treat?

Answer 3

.01-2 mcg/kg/min

Start at .1 mcg/kg/min

Question 4

What is the dose for epinephrine in hypotension?

Answer 4

.05-1mcg/kg/min

Question 5

Should cooling the body be focused on?

Answer 5

No, therapeutic hypothermia has been removed from the protocol because it appears to be ineffective in the field.

Question 6

Under what scenarios should patients have 12 leads performed if their initial complaint is shortness of breath?

Answer 6

Diabetic, over 50, altered mental status or dementia, or history of heart disease.