Situation - answer Carl Shapiro had a cardiac arrest
He now has return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
Background – answer Mr. Shapiro was treated with nitroglycerin in the Emergency
Department
The patient developed witnessed ventricular fibrillation
Mr. Shapiro has no previously known allergies
The AED was used to convert the heart rhythm
Assessment - answer Heart rate was 82 with PVCs
An infusion of normal saline is running
He was alert and oriented times 4 before the arrest
He needed oxygen 2 L per nasal cannula
Recommendation - answer Follow up with the provider regarding the plan
Neurological checks should be obtained together with vital signs
The family will arrive. They will need to talk to the provider
Obtain vital signs every 15 minutes
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