American Red Cross Advanced Life Support

A patient's ECG reveals a narrow QRS complex with a regular rhythm, indicating a narrow-complex supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. The patient is hemodynamically stable. Which intervention would be initiated first? Vagal maneuvers For a patient who is hemodynamically stable and experiencing a narrow-complex supraventricular tachyarrhythmia, vagal maneuvers are attempted first. If ineffective, adenosine is given. A patient's capnogram reveals the following waveform. Which segment wo...

PPE Personal Protective Equipment FAST Face, Arm, Speech, Time EAP Emergency Action Plan AED Automated External Defibrillator SAMPLE 1. Signs/Symptoms 2. Allergies 3. Medications 4. Past History 5. Last Oral Intake 6. Events leading to injury/illness FIND 1. Figure out problem 2. Intensify possible solutions 3. Name pros and cons of each solution 4. Determine best choice RICE 1. Rest 2. Immobilize 3. (Apply something) Cold 4. Elevate ...

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? Clutching the throat The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you do next? Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is no immediate danger. How can you best protect yourself from possible blood...

A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Crew resource management Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Sets clear expectations Assigns Roles Facilitates a debriefing session When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? During the secondary assessment When providing high-quality CPR...

ALS - early drugs - Adrenaline - dose and dilution? 1mg 10ml of 1:10,000 1ml of 1 in 1,000 ALS - early drugs - drug A for thrombolysis for suspected or proven cardiac arrest due to PE Tenecteplase 500 - 600 mcg/kg IV by bolus TeN CuT PLeaSe ALS - early drugs - adrenaline in shockable rhythm 1mg IV • Given after 3rd shock when compressions have been resumed • Repeat every 3 to 5 mins • Do not interrupt chest compressions ALS - early drugs - adrenaline in no...