Module 1 - Cardiac and Deteriorating Patients

Question 1

Discuss the features of airway management during resuscitation

Question 2

Discuss the principles of patient ventilation during resuscitation

Question 3

Discuss the features of Adult ALS cardiac arrest algorithm

Question 4

Discuss the principles of chest compressions during resuscitation

Question 5

Discuss the principles of commencing resuscitation decisions

Question 6

Discuss the practice and principles of defibrillation

Question 7

Discuss the features and practice relating to shockable rhythms

Question 8

Discuss the special resuscitation considerations which may require you to modify your practice

Question 9

Discuss the features and practice relating to traumatic cardiac arrest

Question 10

Discuss the reversible causes of cardiac arrest

Question 11

Discuss the features of acute coronary syndrome

Question 12

Discuss the features of left and right heart failure

Question 13

Discuss the features, diagnosis, and out-of-hospital management of acute myocardial infarctions (STEMI & OMI ECGs)

Question 14

Discuss the features, diagnosis, and out-of-hospital management of non-ACS causes of chest discomfort

Question 15

Discuss the features, diagnosis, and out-of-hospital management of tachyarrhythmias

Answer 15

ANZCOR guidelines
If haemodynamically unstable -> up to 3 synchronised shocks, then if unsuccessful 300mg ami, then 900mg infusion

Stable, wide complex
Regular
VT
- ami 300mg
- then 900mg infusion

Question 16

Discuss the features, diagnosis, and out-of-hospital management of bradyarrhythmias

Question 17

Discuss the features and implications of a 12-Lead ECG