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Sharp ESO Questions and Answers
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Asystole treatment (4) Ans: I. CPR (2 min pulse checks
until ROSC)
II. O2 2 L
III. Epi 0.1 mg/mL every 3-5 min
Unstable bradycardia treatment cascade Ans: I. O2 at 10L
NRB
(Pacing with epicardial/transcutaneous wires if available)
II. Atropine 1 mg Q3-5 min (up to 3 mg) + transcutaneous
pacing
*If ineffective = Dopamine 400 mg/250 mL D5W @ 5
mcg/kg/min
Causes of PEA? (H) Ans: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis
(hydrogen ion), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia,
hypothermia
Causes of PEA? (T) Ans: Toxins, tamponade, thrombosis,
trauma, tension pneumothorax
PEA treatment Ans: I. O2 15L ambu
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II. Epi 1 mg every 3-5min
III. CPR in 2 min cycles
IV. Hypovolemia suspected-> 250 NS/LR bolus
V. Stat CXR
Stable VT vs unstable Ans: Stable: SBP > 90 and no sx
Unstable: at least one 'unstable' symptom
Stable VT treatment Ans: I. Call physician for orders
II. O2 minimum 4L
III. EKG
IV. Get K+ and Mg+
Unstable VT treatment Ans: I. O2 at 10L NRBM
II. If ventricular rate > 150, biphasic synchronized
cardioversion at 200 J (Q 1 min x 2 (max 3 attempts))
III. EKG
IV. Get K+ and Mg+
What to give in conscious unstable VT patient? Ans:
Midazolam (Versed) 0.5 mg
*Up to 1 mg for sedation
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Sharp ESO Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Asystole treatment (4) Ans: I. CPR (2 min pulse checks
until ROSC)
II. O2 2 L
III. Epi 0.1 mg/mL every 3-5 min
Unstable bradycardia treatment cascade Ans: I. O2 at 10L
NRB
(Pacing with epicardial/transcutaneous wires if available)
II. Atropine 1 mg Q3-5 min (up to 3 mg) + transcutaneous
pacing
*If ineffective = Dopamine 400 mg/250 mL D5W @ 5
mcg/kg/min
Causes of PEA? (H) Ans: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis
(hydrogen ion), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia,
hypothermia
Causes of PEA? (T) Ans: Toxins, tamponade, thrombosis,
trauma, tension pneumothorax
PEA treatment Ans: I. O2 15L ambu
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II. Epi 1 mg every 3-5min
III. CPR in 2 min cycles
IV. Hypovolemia suspected-> 250 NS/LR bolus
V. Stat CXR
Stable VT vs unstable Ans: Stable: SBP > 90 and no sx
Unstable: at least one 'unstable' symptom
Stable VT treatment Ans: I. Call physician for orders
II. O2 minimum 4L
III. EKG
IV. Get K+ and Mg+
Unstable VT treatment Ans: I. O2 at 10L NRBM
II. If ventricular rate > 150, biphasic synchronized
cardioversion at 200 J (Q 1 min x 2 (max 3 attempts))
III. EKG
IV. Get K+ and Mg+
What to give in conscious unstable VT patient? Ans:
Midazolam (Versed) 0.5 mg
*Up to 1 mg for sedation
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