Triage
This is the first thing you assess when an patient arrives and is unresponsive (before starting compression)
What is the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)?
The first step in RECOVER CPR after confirming unresponsiveness.
What is begin chest compressions?
This over-the-counter pain medication is extremely toxic to cats.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
This drug is commonly used during CPR for severe bradycardia or asystole.
What is epinephrine?
Normal canine body temperature.
What is 99.0–102.5°F?
This mucous membrane color indicates poor oxygenation.
What is cyanotic (blue)?
Chest compressions should be performed at this rate.
What is 100–120 compressions per minute?
This sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum can cause severe hypoglycemia in dogs.
What is xylitol?
This benzodiazepine reversal drug should be used cautiously because it may precipitate seizures.
What is flumazenil?
This electrolyte abnormality is commonly associated with urethral obstruction in cats.
What is hyperkalemia?
A CRT greater than this number of seconds is considered abnormal.
What is 2 seconds?
Compressor roles should switch this often.
What is every 2 minutes?
This toxin found in dark chocolate is responsible for causing tachycardia, tremors, and seizures.
What is theobromine?
This antiarrhythmic is commonly used for ventricular tachycardia in dogs.
What is lidocaine?
This blood pressure value is generally considered the minimum mean arterial pressure (MAP) needed to adequately perfuse vital organs.
What is 60 mmHg?
This triage category describes a patient requiring immediate intervention to survive.
What is critical?
This ECG rhythm is most commonly associated with successful defibrillation.
What is ventricular fibrillation (VF)?
Dogs exposed to this medication used to treat ADHD often develop severe agitation, tachycardia, and hypertension.
What are amphetamine medications (Adderall®, Vyvanse®, etc.)?
This vasopressor is commonly started as a continuous rate infusion (CRI) to treat hypotension that does not respond to fluids.
What is norepinephrine?
This parameter is considered the "fifth vital sign" and should be assessed in every emergency patient.
What is pain?
Name three signs of shock.
What are tachycardia, weak pulses, pale mucous membranes, prolonged CRT, hypothermia, altered mentation, or hypotension? (Any three.)
The recommended ventilation rate during CPR.
What is 10 breaths per minute (one breath every 6 seconds)?
Cats exposed to this topical canine flea medication may develop life-threatening tremors and seizures.
What are permethrins (pyrethroids)?
This is commonly administered for increased intracranial pressure.
What is mannitol (or hypertonic saline, depending on protocol)?
This blood gas value evaluates ventilation.
What is PaCO₂?