CPR and Cardiac Arrest Management

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How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?

Allows maximum blood return to the heart

What action is indicated next after a patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest and becomes unresponsive?

Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose)

What action minimizes the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation?

Ventilating until you see the chest rise

What is your next step after administering a third shock to a patient in refractory ventricular fibrillation?

Resume high-quality chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

What is your next intervention after giving a second shock to a patient with a specific rhythm?

Give epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is indicated first for a 35-year-old woman presenting with palpitations and normal blood pressure?

Vagal maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

What action do you take next for an unresponsive patient with a faint pulse and a specific rhythm?

Start high-quality CPR Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is most important in reducing a patient's in-hospital and 30-day mortality rate after a STEMI?

Reperfusion therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum interval for pausing chest compressions?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?

100 to 120 compressions per minute Signup and view all the answers

Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation?

Ventilating too quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is your next action for a patient with CPR in progress who collapsed after chest discomfort?

Epinephrine 1 mg Signup and view all the answers

How often should you provide ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest?

Every 5-6 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately after providing an AED shock?

Resume chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

How often should you switch chest compressors to avoid fatigue?

About every 2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the next appropriate intervention after administering 6 mg of adenosine without rhythm conversion?

Administer adenosine 12 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

What do you administer now after delivering two shocks in a patient recovering from a pulmonary embolism?

Epinephrine 1 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

What action do you take next if your patient is not responsive, is not breathing, but you can palpate a carotid pulse?

Start rescue breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim?

At least 2 inches Signup and view all the answers

What do you administer next to a 56-year-old woman with history of DM type 2 and low blood pressure?

Atropine 0.5 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CPR and Cardiac Arrest Interventions

Complete chest recoil is essential for effective CPR, maximizing blood return to the heart.
Immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock is indicated for a patient unresponsive after cardiac arrest.
To minimize air entering the stomach during bag-mask ventilation, ventilate until visible chest rise occurs.
After administering a third shock in refractory ventricular fibrillation (vfib), the next step is to resume high-quality chest compressions.

Drug Administration and Patient Management

Following a second shock for vfib, administer 1 mg epinephrine IV/IO when chest compressions are resumed and bag-mask ventilations are effective.
For a patient with palpitations but no severe symptoms, initiate vagal maneuvers as the first intervention.
In cases of unresponsiveness and uncertain pulse presence, start high-quality CPR immediately.

STEMI and Reperfusion Strategies

Patients with a STEMI benefit significantly from reperfusion therapy to reduce in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates after chest pain resolution with sublingual nitroglycerin.
The maximum allowable pause for chest compressions during CPR is 10 seconds to maintain effectiveness.

CPR Technique and Guidelines

The recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR is 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Ventilating too quickly during bag-mask ventilation can lead to gastric inflation and air entering the stomach.
After providing an AED shock, always resume chest compressions immediately.

Ensuring CPR Effectiveness

Switch chest compressors approximately every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue and maintain effective compressions.
If a patient with palpitations becomes light-headed after adenosine administration, the next dose of 12 mg adenosine IV is appropriate.
Administer 1 mg epinephrine IV for a patient already receiving CPR after experiencing a collapse following a pulmonary embolism.

Rescue Breathing and Chest Compression Depth

For an unresponsive, non-breathing patient with a palpable carotid pulse, initiate rescue breathing.
The depth of chest compressions for adults should be at least 2 inches to ensure adequate blood circulation.

Management of Hypotensive Patient

Administer 0.5 mg atropine IV to a patient exhibiting pale and diaphoretic symptoms with significantly low blood pressure (80/60 mm Hg).

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Test your knowledge on CPR techniques and interventions during cardiac arrest scenarios. This quiz covers essential steps for effective CPR, drug administration, and management strategies for conditions like STEMI. Assess your understanding of timely interventions and patient care in critical situations.