Pharmacology was my favorite in nursing school
What drawers is the Pharmacy responsible for on the crash cart?
Drawers, one, two and six
This is the most important intervention in sudden cardiac arrest
Early Defibrillation
Who is responsible for stocking the cart after a code or RRT?
The charge nurse.
Where in the crash cart can you find epi?
Drawer number 1
Name the 3 lethal rhythms
V-Tach
V-Fib
Asystole
Who's responsibility is it to run the code?
Typically the charge nurse will run the code, however, if there is a nurse on the floor that is experienced with ACLS, they may be chosen as code lead.
Name two medications besides epi that are stocked in our crash cart
glucose and lidocaine
What is the first step in running an effective code?
Knowing your assignment
Should the primary nurse ever leave the room during a RRT or code blue?
No