I am a pump problem that allows fluid to back up into the body and the lungs
CHF
What is the appropriate number of compressions per minute.
100-120
Asystole
I take oxygen rich blood away from the heart and feed the rest of the body.
Arteries
SA node beats 60-100 bpm however when it stops working the AV node takes over and fires at a rate of
40-60 BPM
I cause shortness of breath, chest pain, and usually occur after recent travel if not addressed I cause death
PE
Prior to pushing the shock button what must you do?
Clear the patient.
I am the hearts quivering last chance to keep pumping before it stops
VFIB
I can disecct all the way to the abdomen causing hypovolemia.
Aorta
Crackles in the lungs indicate what disease
CHF
I cause a tearing in the aorta that if not treated immediately cause death
Aortic Dissection
What is the dose and route of EPI administered during cardiac arrest.
EPI 1:10 1mg IV/IO.
The red button is for
Defibrillation
I can cause heart palpations, shortness of breath, sometimes chest pain and syncope I can be fast and or slow.
Heart Arrhythmias
What is the equation for cardiac output
Stroke volume x heart rate
Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fatigue
What joules does the patient get defibrillated at
360
This is most important in cardiac arrest?
High Quality chest compressions with correct rate, depth and rhythm.
As I get worse my blood pressure narrows, I cause poor perfusion, and chest pain.
Cardiac Tamponade.
Name the four valves in the heart in order.
Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Bicuspid, Aortic
The MI that typically leads to death is located where?
Widow maker is located LAD
If you regain ROSC how long are you waiting on scene until you transport?
10 minutes
What kind of squiggles are these?
Good squiggles
I Narrow or obstruct the artery and deprive the heart of oxygen
MI
Tell me the difference between an aortic aneurysm and an aortic dissection.
Aortic aneurysm is a bulge, Dissection is a tear that separates from the rest of the wall.