Brady pt next steps to assess and tx - ANSWER-est IV access
Brady pt...assess tx - ANSWER-maintain the airway and admin oxygen if needed
Brady pt....assess Tx - ANSWER-obtain 12 lead ECG
pt with poor perfusion, what do you admin? - ANSWER-Administer atropine 1mg IV
Pt did not respond to atropine, what options to Tx pt? - ANSWER-*admin epinephrine 2 to 10mcg per
minute infusion
*initiate transcutaneous pacing
*admin dopamine 5 to 20mcg/kg/ min infusion
Pt not responding... what should you consider? - ANSWER-*prepare for transvenous pacing
*seek expert consultation
Tachy pt... what's the initial intervention? - ANSWER-*attach a 12 lead ECG
*Maintain a patent airway & monitor
what's the appropriate demand rate for the transcutaneous pacer? - ANSWER-60 to 80/ min
Pt in V.fib what's the next important step? - ANSWER-deliver shock
CPR starts immediately after delivery of shock.... rhythm unchanged, 2nd shock delivered. what med
to be admin? - ANSWER-epinephrine 1 mg IV
Megacode: Endo-trach secured...what ratio of compressions to ventilations should you deliver? -
ANSWER-continuous compressions with 1 breath every 6 seconds.