5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
To restore cardiopulmonary functioning and prevent irreversible brain damage
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
Loss of cardiac function, breathing, and loss of consciousness
What is one of the causes of cardiac arrest due to electrolyte disturbance?
Hypokalemia
What is a indication for CPR?
Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or combination of both
What is one of the 6H causes of cardiac arrest?
Hypoxia
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)
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.
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