VF/ Pulseless VT

Question 0

What rhythms are shocked?
V fib
Pulseless v tach
Asystole
PEA

Answer 0

V fib

Pulseless v tach

Question 1

What does is recommended for shocking?

Answer 1

120-200J Biphasic

360J Monophasic

Question 2

What is coronary perfusion pressure?

What CPP is necessary for ROSC to occur?

Answer 2

Aortic relaxation pressure minus right atrial relaxation pressure

More than or equal to 15mmHg

Question 3

Self adhesive pads or paddles when shocking?

Answer 3

Self adhesive pads!

Question 4

When is epinephrine given during VF/ pulseless VT?

Answer 4

Every 3-5 mins

1mg IV/IO

Question 5

What is the first line anti arrythmia before or after a shock?

Answer 5

Amiodarone 300mg bolus IV/ IO

Clinically demonstrated to improve rate of ROSC

Question 6

When is MgSO4 considered as an anti arrhythmic?

Answer 6

Torsades de pointes associated with recurrent or persistent VT

Question 7

If
1 PETCO2 is less than 10 during CPR
2 arterial relaxation pressure is less than 20 mmHg
3 SCVO2 less than 30%

what should be done?

Answer 7

BOTH: Improve compressions and vasopressin therapy

Question 8

How to give epinephrine or vasopressin through ET route?

Answer 8

2X to 2.5X regular dose diluted in 5-10ml sterile water injected directly into the trachea