3 mins into cardiac arrest a. chest compression may not be effective
resuscitation attempt, one
member of your team
inserts an endotracheal
tube while another
performs chest
compressions.
Capnography shows a
persistent waveform & a
PETCO2 of 8mmHg. What is
the significance of the
finding?
a. chest compression may
not be effective
b. The endotrachael tube is
in the esophagus
c. the team is ventilating the
patient too often
d. the patient meets the
criteria for termination of
efforts
,A 45M had coronary artery answer has to do with acute coronary syndrome
stents placed 2 days ago.
Today he is in severe
distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort.
He is pale, diphoretic, and
cool to the touch. His radial
pulse is very weak, blood
pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min
and O2 set is 89% on room
air.
A 45M had coronary artery epi 1 mg
stents placed 2 days ago.
Today he is in severe
distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort.
He is pale, diphoretic, and
cool to the touch. His radial
pulse is very weak, blood
pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min
and O2 set is 89% on room
air. Despite 2 defib attempt,
the patient remains in V-fib.
Which drug & dose should
be given?
a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg
b. amiodarone 300mg
c. epi 1mg
d. atropine 1 mg
, A 45M had coronary artery c. amiodarone 300mg
stents placed 2 days ago.
Today he is in severe
distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort.
He is pale, diphoretic, and
cool to the touch. His radial
pulse is very weak, blood
pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min
and O2 set is 89% on room
air. despite the drug
provided above &
continuous CPR, the patient
remains in v-fib. which drug
should be given next?
a. atropine 1mg
b. mag sulfate 1g
c. amiodarone 300mg
d. epi 1 mg
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