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What is the primary purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
What is the primary purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
What is one of the causes of cardiac arrest due to electrolyte disturbance?
What is one of the causes of cardiac arrest due to electrolyte disturbance?
What is a indication for CPR?
What is a indication for CPR?
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What is one of the 6H causes of cardiac arrest?
What is one of the 6H causes of cardiac arrest?
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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.