Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the benefit of displacing the uterus to 15 degree to the left
A
To release the aorto caval compression and improve recusitation
2
Q
Causes of cardiac arrest
A
4H
Hypovolaemia
Hypo, hyper natreamia
Hypo, hyper kalemia
Hypothermia
4T
Toxic drugs, Mg sulphate
Local anaesthetic drugs
Tension pneumothorax
Cardiac tamponad
Eclampsia
3
Q
Shockable rhythm?
A
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular pulsles rythm
4
Q
Non shockable rhythm
A
Atrial a systolic rhythm
Pulse less cardiac activity
