C. Epinephrine 1 mg For persistent ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia, give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes after the shock. The ILCOR guidelines for ACLS highlight the importance of effective team dynamics during resuscitation. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > EMS Assessment, Care, and Hospital Preparation > Administer Oxygen and Drugs; page 65], C. 100 to 120/min When performing chest compressions, you should compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min. Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Bradycardia Case > Rhythms for Bradycardia; page 121]. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man fying on the kitchen floor. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Shock and Vasopressors; page 99], A. Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Ill draw up 0.5 mg of atropine. When communicating with high-performance team members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. assignable. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. Check the pulse immediately after defibrillation, C. Use an AED to monitor the patients rhythm, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges Shortening the interval between the last compression and the shock by even a few seconds can improve shock success (defibrillation and return of spontaneous circulation). The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. Its vitally important that the resuscitation
The team member in charge of compressions should know and follow all the latest recommendations and resuscitation guidelines to maximize their role in basic life support. Team members should question an order if the slightest doubt exists. Are performed efficiently and effectively in as little time as possible. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. committed to the success of the ACLS resuscitation. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min. If the patient became apneic and pulseless but the rhythm remained the same, which would take the highest priority? Successful high-performance teams take a lot of work and don't just happen by chance. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient? play a special role in successful resuscitation, So whether youre a team leader or a team
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Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? Which is the appropriate treatment? Both are treated with high-energy unsynchronized shocks. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? Which of the, A mother brings her 7-year-old child to the emergency department. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. B. Progression toward respiratory failure, B. Fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > How to Communicate; page 31]. The Timer/Recorder team member records the
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You instruct a team member to give 1 mg atropine IV. In the community (outside a health care facility), the first rescuer on the scene may be performing CPR alone. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. Alert the hospital Prearrival notification allows the hospital to prepare to evaluate and manage the patient effectively. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. A. You are unable to obtain a blood pressure. 0000008586 00000 n
A properly sized and inserted OPA results in proper alignment with the glottic opening. 12mg Adenosine is indicated for most forms of stable narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia. The team leader has a responsibility to ensure that all team members are playing their individual role to the best of their abilities, and this includes doing things the right way at the right times. . [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Physiologic Monitoring During CPR; page 103], D. Performed synchronized cardioversion Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. The vascular access and medication role is
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[ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Unsynchronized vs Synchronized Shocks; page 136, and Recommendations; page 137]. C. Conduct a debriefing after the resuscitation attempt, B. Thus, it is reasonable for healthcare providers to practice efficient coordination between CPR and defibrillation to minimize the hands-off interval between stopping compressions and administering the shock. 0000058273 00000 n
Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts. Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? D. Amiodarone 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Once every 5 to 6 seconds For a patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse, deliver ventilations once every 5 to 6 seconds with a bag-mask device or any advanced airway. Code Leader: Senior resident/nursing lead responsible for reviewing ECPR criteria, ensuring CPR quality metrics, mechanical CPR device placement, and run ACLS (if applicable) Airway physician: Places definitive airway when . Here, we briefly review the literature on the outcomes of IHCA in the COVID-19 era. Give epinephrine as soon as IV/IO access become available. C. Continuous waveform capnography The AHA recommends continuous waveform capnography in addition to clinical assessment as the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube. D. Check the patients breathing and pulse, D. Check the patients breathing and pulse After you determine that a patient is unresponsive and activate your emergency team, a breathing check and pulse check should be performed. Which is the best response from the team member? At the time of, A 10-year-old child had a sudden witnessed cardiac arrest and received immediate bystander, A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is suctioned to remove upper airway secretions. When all team members know their jobs and responsibilities, the team functions more smoothly. role but the roles of the other resuscitation, This will help each team member anticipate
High-quality CPR is in, A pulseless 6-week-old infant arrives in the emergency department, and high-quality CPR is in, A 6-month-old infant is unresponsive and not breathing. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Identification of Signs of Possible Stroke > Activate EMS System Immediately; page 78], C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG The 12-lead ECG is at the center of the decision pathway in the management of ischemic chest discomfort and is the only means of identifying STEMI. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. High-quality CPR, A team is attempting to resuscitate a child who was brought to the emergency department by. excessive ventilation. However, if you're feeling fatigued, it's better to not wait if the quality of chest compressions has diminished. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0 mg/kg to be given 10. As successful resuscitation rates increase, so do the chances that the patient receives the best chance for a positive, long-term outcome. The roles of team members must be carried
The defibrillator operator should deliver the shock as soon as the compressor removes his or her hands from the patients chest and all providers are clear of contact with the patient. What is, The respiratory rate of a 1-year-old child with respiratory distress has decreased from 65/min to, Several healthcare providers are participating in an attempted resuscitation. A team member thinks he heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Goals for ACS Patients; page 60]. As the team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? Alert the hospital Prearrival notification allows the hospital to prepare to evaluate and manage the patient effectively. Continuous monitoring of his oxygen saturation will be necessary to assess th. 0000002236 00000 n
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A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. Is this correct? Unclear communication can lead to unnecessary delays in treatment or to medication errors. Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. During the speech, the 72-year-old representative of the farmers association in the audience suddenly fell down. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Physiologic Monitoring During CPR; page 102], D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head A critical decision point in the assessment of the patient with acute stroke is the performance and interpretation of a noncontrast CT scan to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke. Which action should the team member take? an effective team of highly trained healthcare. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration, B. After determining that a patient is not breathing and has no pulse, start CPR, beginning with chest compressions. Each individual in a team must have the expertise to perform his or her job and a high-level mastery of their resuscitation skills. The childs ECG shows the rhythm below. They are a sign of cardiac arrest. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. Which dose would you administer next? Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration, Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. B. Noncontrast CT scan of the head A critical decision point in the assessment of the patient with acute stroke is the performance and interpretation of a noncontrast CT scan to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke. It is unlikely to ever appear again. 0000031902 00000 n
If the patient is not responsive to the first dose, a second dose of adenosine (12 mg rapid IV push) should be given. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Basic Airway Adjuncts: Oropharyngeal Airway > Technique of OPA Insertion; page 51], C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present, D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions Follow each shock immediately with CPR, beginning with chest compressions. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible, B. D. If pediatric pads are unavailable, it is acceptable to use adult pads. 0000018707 00000 n
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