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Check the pulse for no more than ____ seconds, but for at least ____ seconds.

10, 5

Chest compressions should be done at this range per minute: ____ - ____.

100-120

Compression depth for children and adults should be ____ inches (no more than 2.4 in).

2

Minimize interruptions during CPR to less than ____ seconds.

<p>10</p>
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What technique relieves airway obstruction in an unresponsive victim where trauma is not suspected?

<p>Head tilt chin lift</p>
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What is used if head or neck injury is suspected to open the airway?

<p>Jaw thrust</p>
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What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths during CPR?

<p>30:2</p>
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When an advanced airway is in place, give 1 breath every ____ seconds during CPR.

<p>6</p>
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What treatment is considered the choice in a responsive choking adult?

<p>Heimlich maneuver</p>
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What is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an ET tube?

<p>Continuous waveform capnography</p>
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PETCO2 minimum level during CPR should be at least ____.

<p>10</p>
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What are the two shockable rhythms?

<p>Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia &amp; Ventricular Fibrillation</p>
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What are the two non-shockable rhythms?

<p>Pulseless electrical activity, asystole</p>
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Epinephrine dose and frequency during CPR, and symptomatic bradycardia is ____ mg every ____ minutes.

<p>1, 3-5</p>
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Monophasic pulseless VTach or VFib should be shocked with ____ J.

<p>360</p>
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Start with ____ J defibrillation in biphasic VFib or pulseless VTach.

<p>120</p>
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What is the antiarrhythmic drug of choice for pulseless VTach or VFib?

<p>Amiodarone</p>
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Initial amiodarone dose for pulseless VTach or VFib is ____ mg.

<p>300</p>
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The second dose amount for amiodarone if needed for pulseless VTach or VFib is ____ mg.

<p>150</p>
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Max amiodarone dose is ____ mg.

<p>450</p>
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What are the 5H reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

<p>Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ions, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperthermia</p>
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What are the 5T reversible causes of cardiac arrest?

<p>Tension pneumothorax, thromboembolism (PE), thrombosis (MI), tamponade, tablets/toxins (OD)</p>
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What does ROSC stand for?

<p>Return of spontaneous circulation</p>
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When a patient goes to ROSC, begin fluid bolus of normal saline to achieve minimum systolic BP of ____.

<p>90</p>
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What are two medications that can be infused during ROSC for hypotension?

<p>Dopamine, epinephrine</p>
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Door to balloon time for known post-code STEMIs should be within ____ minutes.

<p>90</p>
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Door to needle time for fibrinolytic therapy for ACS should be within ____ minutes.

<p>30</p>
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What is the treatment for asymptomatic bradycardia?

<p>Monitor</p>
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What is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia?

<p>Atropine 0.5mg q3-5min, max 3mg</p>
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What is the next step if atropine doesn't work for symptomatic bradycardia?

<p>Transcutaneous pacing</p>
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What are two medications to consider for infusion in those with symptomatic bradycardia?

<p>Dopamine, epinephrine</p>
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What are vagal maneuvers used for?

<p>Treatment for SVT</p>
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What is the first-line treatment for stable supraventricular tachycardia that is symptomatic?

<p>Vagal maneuvers</p>
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First adenosine dose for stable regular narrow complex symptomatic tachycardia is ____ mg.

<p>6</p>
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Second adenosine dose for stable symptomatic narrow complex tachycardia if the first dose doesn't work is ____ mg.

<p>12</p>
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What is first-line treatment for unstable supraventricular tachycardia?

<p>Synchronized cardioversion</p>
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What medication is infused 150mg/10 minutes for VTach with a pulse?

<p>Amiodarone</p>
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What is the first-line treatment for unstable VTach with a pulse?

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CPR and Basic Life Support

  • Pulse check duration: check for no more than 10 seconds, but for at least 5 seconds.
  • Compression rate: aim for 100-120 compressions per minute during CPR.
  • Compression depth for adults and children: maintain at 2 inches (maximum of 2.4 inches).
  • Interruptions during CPR: minimize to less than 10 seconds.

Airway Management Techniques

  • Head tilt-chin lift: use to relieve airway obstruction in unresponsive victims without suspected trauma.
  • Jaw thrust: method employed when a head or neck injury is possible, to open the airway.

CPR Compression to Breath Ratios

  • Chest compressions to breaths ratio: maintain a ratio of 30:2.
  • If advanced airway in place, administer 1 breath every 6 seconds.

Choking Emergency Responses

  • Use the Heimlich maneuver for responsive choking adults; if unresponsive, begin CPR.

Monitoring and Equipment

  • Continuous waveform capnography: most reliable for confirming ET tube placement and ensuring adequate chest compressions.
  • Minimum PETCO2 level during CPR: should be above 10 mmHg; if not, reassess compressions.

Cardiac Arrest Rhythms

  • Two shockable rhythms: Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VTach) and Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib).
  • Two non-shockable rhythms: Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) and Asystole.

Medication Protocols

  • Epinephrine: dose of 1mg every 3-5 minutes during CPR and symptomatic bradycardia.
  • Shock settings for VTach/VFib:
    • 360 J for monophasic rhythms.
    • 120 J for biphasic VFib or pulseless VTach.
  • Amiodarone: first dose of 300mg for pulseless VTach/VFib; second dose 150mg if needed; maximum total dose is 450mg.

Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest

  • 5 H's: Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ions, Hypo/Hyperkalemia, Hypo/Hyperthermia.
  • 5 T's: Tension pneumothorax, Thromboembolism (PE), Thrombosis (MI), Tamponade, Tablets/Toxins (OD).

Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)

  • ROSC is indicated by the return of a pulse and effective blood flow after cardiac arrest.
  • Initiate fluid bolus of normal saline to achieve a minimum systolic BP of 90 mmHg after ROSC.

Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

  • Medications for hypotension during ROSC: Dopamine and Epinephrine.
  • Door-to-balloon time for post-code STEMIs: 90 minutes.
  • Door-to-needle time for fibrinolytic therapy for ACS: 30 minutes.

Bradycardia Management

  • Asymptomatic bradycardia: monitor and observe.
  • Symptomatic bradycardia: first-line treatment is atropine (0.5mg q3-5min), with a maximum dose of 3mg.
  • If atropine is ineffective, proceed to transcutaneous pacing.
  • Consider dopamine and epinephrine infusions for symptomatic bradycardia.

Tachycardia Management

  • Use vagal maneuvers for SVT; techniques include Valsalva, facial ice, breath-holding, and carotid massage.
  • First-line treatment for stable symptomatic narrow complex tachycardia: administer 6mg adenosine; second dose is 12mg if needed.
  • Synchronized cardioversion is indicated for unstable SVT and unstable VTach with a pulse.

Medication Infusions

  • Infuse amiodarone (150mg/10 minutes) for VTach with a pulse.

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