Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
Reversible causes of arrest: Hs
A
Hydrogen ions (acidosis) Hypoxia Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Hypo/hyperkalemia Hypovolemia
2
Q
Reversible causes of arrest: Ts
A
Tension pneumo
Tamponade
Thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary
Toxins
3
Q
Shockable rhythms
A
Vfib
Pulseless VTach
4
Q
Shockable rhythm tx
A
Defib 2J/kg Compressions 2 min Defib 4J/kg Compressions Epi 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mg/kg of 1:10,000) q 3-5 Defib more than 4 (max 10) Compressions 2 min Amiodarone 5 mg/kg or lido 1 mg/kg
5
Q
Nonshockable rhythms
A
Pea
Asystole
6
Q
Nonshockable rhythm tx
A
Compressions
Epi 0.01 mg/kg q3-5 min
