Compressor
How often do chest compressors switch according to ACLS/BLS protocols?
Every 2 min, 5 cycles
For a pt in cardiac arrest, at what time is a defibrillator be used?
As soon as it's available
What is the first task of Airway Management in a code?
Open the airway
How often is the heart rhythm assessed in a code?
Every 2 minutes
What is the first task for Med Admin in a code?
Establish IV/IO Access
Depth of compressions on an adult
At least 2 inches
What do you do immediately after defribrillating a pt in vfib?
Resume CPR, compressions
What device is used for respirations prior to advanced airway placement?
Bag mask ventilator
How often can Epinephrine be given?
3-5 minutes
What is the first drug used in the ACLS algorithm?
Epinephrine
Rate of compressions during high quality CPR
100 to 120 per minute
How often should a patient in cardiac arrest be defibrillated?
2 min
What is the rate of ventilations with an advanced airway in place?
Once every 6 seconds = 10/min
What are the 3 primary components of effective recording?
What intervention, What time, & Who
What are the 2 preferred Antiarrhythmics in ACLS
Amiodarone & Lidocaine
What is the primary task of the Compressor other than compressions?
Minimize interruptions
Name the shockable rhythms?
Pulseless Vfib, Vtach, torsades de pointes.
Name two types of advanced airways.
Oropharyngeal (OPA), Nasopharyngeal (NPA) & endotracheal (ET)
Who is the primary receiver of communication from the recorder?
The team leader
What drug is given for torsades de pointes?
IV Mag
What waveform provides feedback regarding the effectiveness of Compressions?
Waveform capnography
What is the initial energy in Jouls used to defib?
120-200J
Excessive ventilation can cause? (Name 2)
Gastric inflation -> increase intrathoracic pressure -> decrease in venous return to heart -> lower cardiac output = lower chance of survival
Name 3 tasks the recorder keeps track of?
2 min compression cycles, interruptions to compressions, 3-5 min epinephrine admin, other interventions
Give an example using meds and "closed loop" communication.
Team Leader: Give 1 mg of Epi.
Med RN: 1 mg of Epi in.