Causes
When a part or region of the body is deprived of oxygen
Hypoxia
What Protocol should be used to treat PEA?
Cardiac Arrest Protocol
What happens to the heart with rapid fluid loss or built up fluid?
Reduced Preload with inadequate left ventricle filling
Heart Rate over 100
Tachycardia
What type of unit would these patients be on?
Intensive Care Unit
Elevated or Low Potassium levels in the body
Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia
What is a recommended exam tom perform for PEA?
Mental Status Exam
What is It called when electrical activation of muscle cells comes before mechanical contraction?
Electromechanical Dissociation
What is the Bluish discoloration of the skin?
Cyanosis
Who is consulted if the patient has a large pulmonary embolus?
Vascular Surgeon
Low intravascular fluid
Hypovolemia
What med should be given in 1mg doses IV/IM every 3-5 minutes during Cardiac Arrest protocol?
Epinephrine
What happens with poor integrity of troponin?
Reduced Contracticility
Whats It called if a patients pulse is scored a 0?
Absent Pulse
If the patient is suspected for poisoning?
Toxicologist
Abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall
Tension Pneumothroax
If Beta Blocker overdose is suspected, what should be given?
Glucagon
Calcium Channel Blocker
Apnea
If Myocardial Infarction is suspected?
Cardiologist
When fluid in the pericardium builds up resulting in compression of the heart
Cardiac Tamponade
What med should be given if HR is <60?
Atropine
What is It called during hypoxia when calcium binds less efficiently with Troponin?
Reduced Affinity of Troponin for Calcium
What is Unequal Intrathoracic pressure known as?
Tracheal Deviation
If cardiac Tamponade is suspected?
Cardiothoracic surgeon