Asystole/PEA 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Asystole
A
Complete abscense of electrical activity in the myocardium
2
Q
What is PEA
A
Abscense of detectable pulse and prescense of electrical activity other than V-FIB or V-Tach
3
Q
Why is Asystole/PEA not shocked
A
The increases vagal tone may prevent resuscitation
4
Q
How many leads must asystole be confirmed in
A
Two leads
5
Q
Drugs/Treatments indicated in asystole/pea
A
Epinephrine
1 mg (1:10,000) IV/IO
Every 3-5 minutes
NS fluid bolus
500 cc
Narcan
2mg Slow IV/IO Push
Sodium Bicarb
1 mEq/kg
D50
25 G in 50 cc of NS
6
Q
H/T’s
A
Hypoxia
Hyperkalemia/Hypokalemia
Hydrogen ion
Hypothermia
Hypovolemia
Hypoglycemia
Toxins
Tamponade
Tension Pneumothorax
Thrombosis (Cardiac or Pulmonary)
Trauma
7
Q
Vasopressor maintanence drip to facilitate ROSC
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