ATI Med-surg Chapter 2
ABCDE principle - ANS -Airway/cervical spine
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
\ACLS protocols for VF or pulseless VT - ANS -initiate CPR components of BLS
defibrillate according to BLS
establish IV access
administer IV antidysrhythmic meds (epinephrine and vasopressin)
consider: amiodarone hydrochloride, lidocaine hydrochloride, and/or magnesium sulfate.
\AVPU mnemonic - ANS -Alert
Responsive to Voice
Responsive to Pain
Unresponsive
\bag valve mask - ANS -used for patients who need additional support during resuscitation until an advanced airway is
established.
\breathing assessment - ANS -auscultation of breath sounds
observation of chest expansion and respiratory effort
notation of rate and depth of respirations
identification of chest trauma
assessment of tracheal position
assessment for jugular vein distention
\cardiac arrest - ANS -the sudden cessation of cardiac function caused most commonly by ventricular fibrillation or
ventricular asystole.
\causes of PEA - ANS -hypovolemia
ABCDE principle - ANS -Airway/cervical spine
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
\ACLS protocols for VF or pulseless VT - ANS -initiate CPR components of BLS
defibrillate according to BLS
establish IV access
administer IV antidysrhythmic meds (epinephrine and vasopressin)
consider: amiodarone hydrochloride, lidocaine hydrochloride, and/or magnesium sulfate.
\AVPU mnemonic - ANS -Alert
Responsive to Voice
Responsive to Pain
Unresponsive
\bag valve mask - ANS -used for patients who need additional support during resuscitation until an advanced airway is
established.
\breathing assessment - ANS -auscultation of breath sounds
observation of chest expansion and respiratory effort
notation of rate and depth of respirations
identification of chest trauma
assessment of tracheal position
assessment for jugular vein distention
\cardiac arrest - ANS -the sudden cessation of cardiac function caused most commonly by ventricular fibrillation or
ventricular asystole.
\causes of PEA - ANS -hypovolemia