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Pulseless V tach or V Fib algorithm - ANSWER CPR 2 min, Shock at 120 Jewels, CPR 2 min, Shock at 120 Jewels, give 40 units of vasopressin, CPR 2 min, 300 mg Amiodarone, CPR 2 min, 1 mg epinephrine, CPR 2 min, 150 mg Amiodarone When you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in order to ensure that is the rthythm you see - ANSWER increase gain on monitor, check leads to make sure none have fallen off Asystole/PEA - ANSWER CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible causes What are the 5 H's and 5 T's - ANSWER Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion, HYpo/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermia 5 T's: Toxins, Tamponade, Tension pneumothorax, thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary) What is the treatment if a patient is dead and in acidosis - ANSWER 1 meq/kg Bicarb What is the treatment for Hyperkalemia - ANSWER amp of calcium, bicarb, insulin (10 units) and glucose What are some causes of a patient going in to Metabolic ACidosis - ANSWER aspirin, antifreeze What is the treatment for Hypokalemia - ANSWER give potassium What is the treatment for Hypothermia - ANSWER warm saline rapid infuser, bear hugger, increase temp on vent