ACS / MI
Coronary artery that perfuses the anterior wall of the left ventricle.
What is LAD?
Most reliable method to confirm ETT placement
WAVEFORM CAPNOGRAPHY
Organized electrical activity with no pulse.
What is pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?
First line anti-arrythmic for VT/VF?
What is Amiodarone?
per ACLS Guidelines
this is the initial energy setting for VT/VF when employing a biphasic defibrillator
120-200J
Non-pharmacologic reperfusion therapy for STEMI.
What is PCI?
Inflate the ETT cuff with _____ ml of air.
What is 5-10 ml
What action should be taken when treating a pt in cardiac arrest if the EtCO2 is < 10 mmHg,
attempt to improve CPR quality
Dose of Atropine given with symptomatic bradycardia.
What is 0.5mg - 1mg ?
Initial energy setting for Synchronized Cardioversion of an unstable patient with a regular narrow complex tachycardia
50-100J
a new LBBB in a patient with Chest pain is treated the same as what other EKG finding
What is STEMI?
GCS < ____ is a contraindication for CPAP
GCS < 8
when treating a pt in cardiac arrest,
an abrupt sustained increase in EtCO2 >40 mmHg,
is likely due to what_________
ROSC
Dose of Amiodarone given for stable wide complex tachycardia.
What is 150mg IV over 10min?
Initial energy setting for Synchronized Cardioversion of an unstable patient with an irregular narrow complex tachycardia
120-200J
The recommended goal time for STEMI patients from the ER door to balloon time is_____
90 mins
CPAP: When adjusting PEEP Start at zero and titrate upward based on pathology and patient response to a max of ___________
10 cmH20
Excessive Ventilation decreases what?
Cardiac output
First line drug for stable narrow complex tachycardia.
What is adenosine?
Initial energy setting for Synchronized Cardioversion of an unstable patient with a regular wide complex tachycardia
100J
Name the 4 "Primary PCI Capable Hospitals" in the state of Rhode Island.
Kent Hospital
Landmark Medical Center
Miriam Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital
The three physiologic factors affecting the EtCO2 are what?
metabolism, ventilation and cardiac output.
After two shocks, pt is still in V-fib.
What is the first med we administer?
EPI
Concentration of Epinephrine given IV in cardiac arrest.
What is 1:10,000
Transcutaneous pacing rate should be set to ___ for an adult patient
70 bpm