RESPIRATORY ARREST Flashcards

1
Q

List the basic interventions

A

Give Oxygen
Open the Airway
Provide basic ventilation
Use artificial airways adjuncts (OPA, NPA)
Suction to maintain a clear airway
Maintain airway with advanced airway

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2
Q

Rate of respiratory support in a patient with a perfusing rhythm

A

1 breath every 6 seconds

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3
Q

Consequence of hyperventilation

A

Increased intrathoracic pressure
Decreased venous return to the heart
Diminished cardiac output
Increased gastric inflation

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4
Q

Most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient

A

Loss of tone of throat muscles

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5
Q

5 basic airway skills

A

Head tilt-chin lift
Jaw thrust without head extension
Mouth to mouth ventilation
Mouth to barrier device (using a pocket mask)
Bag-mask ventilation

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6
Q

Most common causes of airway obstruction (after basic maneuvers have been taken)

A

Blood
Secretions
Vomit

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7
Q

Time limit of oral and endotracheal suctioning

A

10 seconds or less to reduce the risk of hypoxemia

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