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What is the UN10 rule used for in the context of resuscitation?
What is the UN10 rule used for in the context of resuscitation?
- To determine the duration of CPR
- To assess the need for intubation in resuscitation
- To predict survival in resuscitation attempts (correct)
- To guide the use of mechanical compression devices
What did the 2020 guidelines recommend regarding the use of the UN10 rule?
What did the 2020 guidelines recommend regarding the use of the UN10 rule?
- Advised using it in combination with the ABCD rule
- Recommended using it for all resuscitation attempts
- Strongly recommended against using it as the sole strategy for stopping resuscitation (correct)
- Suggested using it as the primary decision-making tool
What is the ETCO2 threshold that may be used to inform a multimodal decision to terminate resuscitation in intubated patients?
What is the ETCO2 threshold that may be used to inform a multimodal decision to terminate resuscitation in intubated patients?
- >20 mmHg
- <10 mmHg
- <20 mmHg
- >10 mmHg (correct)
What did the October 2021 guidance recommend regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in resuscitative attempts for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases?
What did the October 2021 guidance recommend regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in resuscitative attempts for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases?
What did the AHA align with in terms of considering all components of resuscitation to be aerosol-generating?
What did the AHA align with in terms of considering all components of resuscitation to be aerosol-generating?
What did the AHA recommend as a strategy to reduce provider exposure to COVID-19 during resuscitative attempts?
What did the AHA recommend as a strategy to reduce provider exposure to COVID-19 during resuscitative attempts?
What did the AHA recommend regarding the use of mechanical compression devices if available and personnel are already trained?
What did the AHA recommend regarding the use of mechanical compression devices if available and personnel are already trained?
What did the AHA recommend for intubated patients at the time of cardiac arrest?
What did the AHA recommend for intubated patients at the time of cardiac arrest?
What is the recommended approach for intubation in nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
What is the recommended approach for intubation in nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
When is endotracheal suctioning indicated for nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
When is endotracheal suctioning indicated for nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
What is the preferred vascular access for the delivery of IV medications in newborns?
What is the preferred vascular access for the delivery of IV medications in newborns?
How many individuals capable of performing newborn resuscitation should be present at every birth?
How many individuals capable of performing newborn resuscitation should be present at every birth?
When can termination of resuscitation be considered for newborns who have not responded to resuscitation efforts?
When can termination of resuscitation be considered for newborns who have not responded to resuscitation efforts?
What is the recommended class and level of evidence for routine laryngoscopy with or without tracheal suctioning in nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
What is the recommended class and level of evidence for routine laryngoscopy with or without tracheal suctioning in nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
What is the recommended approach if meconium is visible in the airway of a nonvigorous newborn?
What is the recommended approach if meconium is visible in the airway of a nonvigorous newborn?
