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If downtime greater than 4 minutes without adequate bystander compression performance, What should be preformed? |
perform 2 minutes of compression performance resuscitation prior to initiating rhythm assessment with AED/Monitor |
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If downtime less than 4 minutes or adequate bystander compression performance resuscitation is being performed upon arrival, what should be preformed? |
start/continue compression performance resuscitation and immediately initiate rhythm assessment with AED/Monitor and shock if indicated |
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What is the preferred method for circulatory access? |
IO placement in the humeral head |
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What rhythms are "shockable" |
ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia |
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What is the first line drug for Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia |
Epinephrine 1 mg intravenous/intraosseous every 3-5 minutes |
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What is the Second line drug for Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia? |
If refractory , give Amiodarone 300 mg intravenous/intraosseous,
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150 mg intravenous/intraosseous in 3-5 minutes |
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What is the drug and dose for Torrsade de pointes? |
Magnesium Sulfate 2 grams = 1 bag over 10-20 min |
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What is the treatment for Suspected hyperkalemia (dialysis/renal failure, potassium sparing diuretic, potassium supplementation)? |
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% (100 mEq) and Calcium Chloride (1 gram) intravenous/intraosseous |
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What is the treatment for Hypoglycemia? |
Dextrose 25 grams intravenous/intraosseous |
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What is the treatment for suspected opioid overdose? |
Overdose: Naloxone 2 mg intravenous/intraosseous |
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What is the treatment for cyanide exposure? |
Cyanide Exposure: Cyanokit - 5 grams intravenous/intraosseous rapid bolus |
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cessation of resuscitation may begin when? |
after 20 minutes |
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Is OLMC required for Cessation of resuscitation? |
YES |
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What are the Reversible causes of cardiac arrest?
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H's: hypoxia, hypovolemia, hypothermia, hydrogen ion acidosis, hypo/hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia
T's: tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, thrombosis (coronary/pulmonary), and toxins |
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What is the primary airway adjunct for Cardiac Arrest? |
King Airway |
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Interruption in CPR cycles should be less then __ seconds? |
10 seconds |
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What device is used to monitor CPR? |
QCPR |
