ROSC and Post-arrest Care Flashcards
1
Q
What kind od patient history should you get?
A
- SAMPLE/OPQRST
- Events leading up to arrest
- Estimated downtown/DNI/R or living will
- Hx: CP/SOB (thrombosis: pulmonary/MI or tamponade)
- HTN/HLD (Thrombosis: pulmonary/Tamponade)
- Illicit Drug Use/ Accidental OD
- Dialysis/renal failure
2
Q
What are some s/s?
A
- Sudden increase in EtCO2 to >35 mmHg
- Return of patient’s pulse
- Return of normal respirations
- Patient has spontaneous movement
3
Q
What are the guidelines for SL1?
A
- General patient care
- Airway management
- H’s and T’s
- Suspected overdose
- Assess/treat patient for hypothermia
- Blood Glucose Level
4
Q
What are the H’s?
A
- Hypovolemia
- Hypoxia
- Hydrogen ion
- hypo/Hyperkalemia
- Hypothermia
5
Q
What are the T’s?
A
Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade
- Toxins
- Thrombosis (pulmonary)
- Thrombosis (cornonary)
6
Q
What are the T’s?
A
Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade
- Toxins
- Thrombosis (pulmonary)
- Thrombosis (coronary)
7
Q
What do you give for suspected overdose?
A
Naloxone 4mg IN
8
Q
What are the guidelines or SL2?
A
Cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG
9
Q
What are the guidelines for SL3?
A
- EtCO2 will be continously monitored
- Vascular access
10
Q
How would norepinephrine be administered?
A
With an infusion pump or 60gtt tubing
11
Q
What are pressors for?
A
If the patient fails to respond to fluid boluses
