Code Blue or Rapid Response
The number used when calling a Code Blue.
What is: 111 or 301-496-9911?
In a Code Blue, I am the first one to establish unresponsiveness.
What is First Responder.
The first thing you do when finding 15y “Allen” looking pale and motionless in the bed.
What is check for responsiveness? (Now demonstrate it!)
I am stored on the back of the code cart and used to provide a hard surface during chest compressions
What is a back board?
I can take up to 15-20 minutes to respond.
What is Rapid Response?
I help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, analyzing a heart’s rhythm and delivering electrical shocks. Where am I and how am I used?
What is an AED?
You run to the room to find the nurse performing chest compressions on 9y “Larry.” You jump in and….
What is give 2 breaths with PPV (demonstrate on manikin)
I have a set of trays on wheels, and I am used in emergencies. What am I and where am I located?
What is a Code Cart? (List locations)
I bring: PICU attending, POB fellow, PHM, 2 ICU CRN, 2 respiratory therapists, 2 messenger escorts, NCI surgical branch physician, and NIH BLS ambulance team + MEDS
What is Code Blue Team?
In a Code Blue: I can assist in calling, bring equipment, and direct members of the Code Blue team to areas of need but I cannot administer medications.
What is RSA/MSA role in a Code Blue?
Next step after checking for responsiveness and breathing Check for…
What is checking for pulse? (describe location on 16 year old and on infant)
A drug sheet generated by RNs based on an individual patient’s body weight in kilograms
What is Patient-specific Pediatric Emergency Drug Sheets?
I am called when there is a change in a patient’s condition/deterioration and I don’t bring medications
What is Rapid Response?
In a Code Blue: I can assist with backboard placement, retrieve ordered medications, and assist with 2 rescuer BLS.
What is Second Responder?
Name of precautions & interventions when finding a patient unable to communicate, twitching of legs and arms, eyes rolling back.
What is Seizure Precautions?
Make sure emergency equipment is in the room
Call charge and stay with patient
Position to side if possible
Make sure patient stays in bed & safe
Take VS, maintain airway
I store oxygen. What am I? How am I stored? And when do I get replaced?
What is an oxygen tank? Stored upright. Replaced when psi < 1000
I respond when a patient is in respiratory/cardiac arrest or hemodynamic instability
What is a Code Blue?
The only ones(s) that can initiate a Brain Code.
Who is the Neurologist or CCMD Physician?
Name the type of assessment after finding your 15y old Cami with Sickle Cell patient with sudden droopy face, confused, weakness on left side
What is a Neuro Assessment?
The name of the documentation required after a Code.
What is STARS & Nursing Acute Change in Patient Condition Summary?