Red Alert!
ACLS drugs are located in this drawer of the code cart
What is Drawer 1?
This emergency is characterized by a lack of spontaneous breathing or lack of a pulse
What is Code Blue?
These are the 2 most important staff to add as "arrived" in the Code Narrator
Who are "The Code Leader" and "the RN administering medications"?
A framework for communication used when reporting a change in patient’s condition
What is SBAR?
What is the carotid artery?
Location of intubation equipment in the Code Cart
What is Drawer 2?
This item found on the back of the Code cart that contributes to high quality compressions
An area to document vital signs in real time
What is the "Quick Bar"?
The overhead alert to be activated when a healthcare provider is concerned about a decompensating patient
What is Rapid Response?
A device used to deliver IV fluids quickly to a decompensating patient
What is a pressure bag?
Location of oxygen and suction regulator, PPE & central line kit in the Code Cart
What is Drawer 5?
The correct ratio of compressions to breaths in the adult patient without an advanced airway
What is 30:2?
The area of the narrator that contains the majority of actions taken during a Code Blue
What is "Interventions"?
This person is responsible for calling for help and initiating CPR
Who is the first person to discover the patient without a pulse or breathing?
Any nurse is able to apply and activate this lifesaving device
What is an Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)?
Location of supplies to draw blood work in the code cart
What is Drawer 3?
Equipment needed by the anesthesia provider upon arrival
What is Anesthesia/Intubation tray?
Gold standard for determining proper intubation
What is an exhaled CO2 device?
Who is the Primary RN?
The person responsible for ensuring all staff are clear from the patient and bed just before defibrillation
Who is the person who presses the "Shock" button?
The laminated cards located in binder or on top of cart
What are the ACLS algorithms/medication guidelines?
This emergency equipment should be present in every patient room or area
What are suction set-up and Ambu bag?
Examples include: Initial cardiac rhythm at onset, time defib pads applied, time compressions initiated, time of first defib
What is "required documentation for a Code Blue"?
A Strategy to ensure accurate exchange of information
What is "Closed Loop Communication"?
These are the 2 ways to activate a Code Blue within the hospital
What is press the blue button above the bed and Dial 77?