Sim Lab #4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the reversible causes of cardiac arrest?
A
4Ts: Tamponade, toxin, thrombus, Tension Pneumo
4Hs: Hypovolaemia, hypothermia, hyperkalaemia, Hypoxia
2
Q
what is CODE after 5th cycle?
A
Compressions continue
oxygen off
defib charging
Everyone away
Check pacing
Shock
3
Q
When to give medication in ALS?
A
1st Shock - nothing 2nd shock - adrenaline 1mg IV/IO 3rd shock - amiodarone (150mgx2) IV 4th shock - adrenaline 5th - nothing 6th - adrenaline
4
Q
Shockable rhythms?
A
VT
VF
5
Q
2 non shockable rhythms?
A
asystole
pulseless electrical activity
