Medications
What medication is used to treat an overdose of narcotic medication?
Narcan
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How do you call a code?
21212
How do you put the monitor in AED mode?
Hit the "ANALYZE" button
If there is no advanced airway what is the compression:ventilation rate?
What medication can be administered for symptomatic bradycardia?
Atropine
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VTACH
What belongs at the head of the bed during a code?
Airway role
What does the "SYNC" mode do?
Synchronized cardioversion
Atropine is unlikely to be effective in what rhythms? Name one.
Mobitz type II, third-degree AV block
What rhythm would we consider administering Adensoine?
SVT
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Hint: emergent situation
Name 3 roles during a code.
Team leader, compressions, airway, AED, medications, recorder
What is BIDMC's goal to defibrillate?
Under 2 minutes
What is the dosing for Adenosine?
first dose: 6mg IVP, second dose 12mg IVP
How often do you administer Epinephrine and what dose?
1mg every 3-5 minutes.
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VFIB
Do you have to call a code for a bedside cardioversion?
Yes
Transcutaneous pacing
What is the dosing for atropine?
1mg IVP every 3-5 minutes
What two other medications can be administered during a Vfib arrest other than epinephrine?
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What should be started immediately during a code?
Compressions!
The 3 EKG leads must be attached.
Once an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions are no longer interrupted for ventilations. What is the rate?
1 breath should be given every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute)