Static Cardiology (Asystole/Pulseless electrical activity (PEA))

Question 1

Static Cardiology (Asystole/Pulseless electrical activity (PEA))

Answer 1

• Scene safe/BSI
• Call for a paramedic intercept
• CPR for 2 minutes if there has been no CPR in the past 5 minutes
• Apply Pads
• Confirm asystole/PEA
• Establish IV/IO access
• Consider advanced airway
• Epi 1:10,000 every 3 to 5 minutes in drug/shock/drug/shock pattern
• Consider H’s and T’s (ESPECIALLY in PEA)
• Continue until arrived at receiving facility or ROSC