ROSC Flashcards

1
Q

what important to rember if pt was in vf

A

Early re-arrest is common with likely VF – stay ready for early defib

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2
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what is your intial action when achieving a rosc

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Preparation for Transfer & Prepare for re-arrest

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3
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when reassesing what should you consider for airway

A

Is the airway still effective?
Does it need to be upgraded?
Is it secure?

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4
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when reassesing what should you consider for breathing

A

Is the patient breathing?
Assisted ventilations if necessary
Record and maintain O2 saturations between 94-98%
Is wave form capnography acceptable?

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5
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when reassesing what should you consider for circulation

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Is your IV/IO access appropriate? Record BP
12 Lead ECG
Fluids
Symptomatic bradycardia? Vasopressors/Inotropes (adrenaline)

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6
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when reassesing what should you consider for disablity

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Any response from the patient? Estimate GCS
Pupillary response?
Targeted temperature management? Seizures/sedation
Blood Glucose measurement

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7
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when reassesing what should you consider for exposure

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Quick secondary survey
Important to check for easily missed reversible causes
Assess surroundings Gain history
Pain relief?

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