Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Technique

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What is the primary purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

To treat cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax
To restore cardiopulmonary functioning and prevent irreversible brain damage (correct)
To provide permanent oxygenation to the heart, lungs, and brain
To establish permanent cardiopulmonary function

What is the definition of cardiac arrest?

Loss of respiratory function only
Loss of cardiac function, breathing, and loss of consciousness (correct)
Loss of cardiac function only
Loss of brain function only

What is one of the causes of cardiac arrest due to electrolyte disturbance?

Hypokalemia (correct)
Hypernatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia

What is a indication for CPR?

<p>Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or combination of both (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the 6H causes of cardiac arrest?

<p>Hypoxia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR is a basic life support technique that provides oxygenation to the heart, lungs, and brain until medical treatment can restore normal cardiopulmonary function.

Purpose of CPR

Restore cardiopulmonary functioning
Prevent irreversible brain damage from anoxia

Indications for CPR

Cardiac arrest
Respiratory arrest
Combination of both

Definition of Cardiac Arrest

Loss of cardiac function, breathing, and consciousness

Causes of Cardiac Arrest

6H's

Hypoxia
Hypotension
Hypothermia
Hypoglycemia
Hydrogen ions (Acidosis)
Hypokalemia (electrolyte disturbance)

4T's

Cardiac tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Thromboembolism
Toxicity (e.g. digoxin, local anesthetic, insecticides)

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Learn about the basic life support technique of CPR, its purpose, and steps to establish artificial ventilation and circulation in patients who are not breathing and have no pulse.