Resuscitation Flashcards
1
Q
which rhythms are shockable
A
VF / pulseless VT
2
Q
which are non shockable
A
PEA/ Asystole
3
Q
what do you do in anaphylaxis
A
lie patient down with legs in air adrenaline oxygen fluids chlorphenamine hydrocortisone
4
Q
if a patient is choking and conscious what do you do
A
5 back blows
5 abdo thrusts
5
Q
if a patient is choking and unconscious what do you do
A
start cpr
6
Q
what should you do after placing a person in the recovery position
A
open teh airway bu gently tilting head back
7
Q
whn do you give adrenaline during cpr
A
every 3-5 mins
8
Q
when do you give amiodaroen during cpr
A
after 3 shocks
9
Q
what are the main causes of cardiac arrest
A
hypo/hyperthermia hypo/hyperkalaemia / hypoglycaemia/ hypocalaemia hypoxia hypovolaemia toxins tension pneumo tamponade thrombus
10
Q
before doing an ABG what is it important to remember
A
to do allens test - occlude both radial and ulnar artery for a few mins until hand is pale then make ulnar artery patent, if hand goes flushed it is patent which is good
