Case Study Understanding Check
Code Blue
an alert broadcast over hospital intercoms to make staff aware that a life threatening emergency requiring immediate resuscitation is occuring
STAT
To be done now, with urgency
Ephedrine
Treats low blood pressure but not used in cases of cardiac arrest
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
High-alert/High-risk medication(s) used in this scenario
Ephedrine and Epinephrine
Sentinel Event
an unwanted event in healthcare that causes permanent damage, severe harm, or even death to the patient
The use of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest
Improves blood flow to vital organs, specifically the brain and heart
medications with a much higher risk of causing high levels of harm or death if used incorrectly, more caution and critical thinking is required before administration
Communication failures that led to poor outcome
no read back of orders, no documentation of medications administered
Cardiac Arrest
What it is called when the heart stops pumping due to an electrical issues