Treatment Med Flashcards
1
Q
v tach tx if med doesnt work
A
synchronized cardioversion
2
Q
v tach med
A
amioderone
150 mg over 10 min
repeat
3
Q
torsades tx
A
UNsynchronized shock 200J
magnesium
4
Q
v fib w witness
tx
A
Defibrilate 200 j if unconscious
epi Q 3-5 min
maybe lidocaine (1-1.5) or amiodarone (300)
5
Q
v fib w/o witness
tx
A
CPR 2 min then defibrilate
epi Q 3-5 min
maybe lidocaine (1-1.5) or amiodarone (300)
6
Q
V standstill
A
CPR 2 min
epi 1mg Q 3-5 min
7
Q
V standstill common causes
A
Hypovolemia (the most common cause)
Hypoxia
Hydrogen ions (acidosis)
Hypothermia
Hypo-/hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Toxins (drug overdose)
Tamponade (cardiac)
Tension pneumothorax
Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary)
