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What is the primary purpose of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
What is the primary purpose of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
What is NOT a cause of cardiac arrest?
What is NOT a cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
What is an indication for CPR?
What is an indication for CPR?
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What is a complication that CPR aims to prevent?
What is a complication that CPR aims to prevent?
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Study Notes
Definition of CPR
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a basic life support technique for oxygenation of the heart, lungs, and brain until medical treatment can restore normal cardiopulmonary function.
- CPR establishes artificial ventilation and circulation in patients who are not breathing and have no pulse.
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 Causes
- Hypoxia
- Hypotension
- Hypothermia
- Hypoglycemia
- Acidosis (H)
- Hypokalemia (electrolyte disturbance)
4T Causes
- Cardiac tamponade
- Tension pneumothorax
- Thromboembolism
- Toxicity (digoxin, local anesthetic, insecticides)
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Learn about the techniques of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and its purpose of restoring cardiopulmonary function and preventing brain damage.
