HeartCode ACLS- Misc (LVAD, pregnancy,
ROSC, temperature management)
How will the current generation of continuous-flow left
ventricular assist devices complicate the BLS assessment? -
Correct Answers ✅The devices will not produce a pulse
You are assessing an unresponsive patient known to have an
LVAD. The patient is not breathing, the patient's skin is pale
and cool, and capillary refill is inadequate. How do you assess
whether the LVAD is functioning? - Correct Answers
✅Listen for device hum
What roles does the ECPR fill in the management of cardiac
arrest? - Correct Answers ✅-Serves as a bridge for left
ventricular assist device implantation
-Provides vital organ support while treating reversible causes
What is the maximum time from last known normal when
intra-arterial thrombolysis for select patients can be used for
treatment? - Correct Answers ✅6 hours
How quickly should resuscitation Team Leaders consider
perimortem cesarean delivery after beginning resuscitative
efforts if return of spontaneous circulation has not been
achieved? - Correct Answers ✅5 minutes
When titrating inspired oxygen, which arterial oxyhemoglobin
saturation value lies within the recommended range for a
, HeartCode ACLS- Misc (LVAD, pregnancy,
ROSC, temperature management)
patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? -
Correct Answers ✅95%
What is the recommended CPR position for a third-trimester
gravid patient? - Correct Answers ✅Supine with normal left
uterine displacement
When adjusting ventilation rates, which PETCO2 value lies
within the recommended range for a patient who achieves
return of spontaneous circulation? - Correct Answers ✅40
mm Hg
What is the recommended norepinephrine dose for
hypotensive patients during the post-cardiac arrest phase? -
Correct Answers ✅0.1 to 0.5mcg/kg per minute
What is the recommended starting IV infusion dose of
epinephrine for patients in cardiac arrest who achieve ROSC
and need vasopressor support? - Correct Answers ✅2 to 10
mcg per minute
What is the recommended fluid bolus dose for patients who
are hypotensive during the post-cardiac arrest phase? -
Correct Answers ✅1-2 L
What is the mean arterial pressure target when administering
epinephrine to patients in cardiac arrest who achieves return
ROSC, temperature management)
How will the current generation of continuous-flow left
ventricular assist devices complicate the BLS assessment? -
Correct Answers ✅The devices will not produce a pulse
You are assessing an unresponsive patient known to have an
LVAD. The patient is not breathing, the patient's skin is pale
and cool, and capillary refill is inadequate. How do you assess
whether the LVAD is functioning? - Correct Answers
✅Listen for device hum
What roles does the ECPR fill in the management of cardiac
arrest? - Correct Answers ✅-Serves as a bridge for left
ventricular assist device implantation
-Provides vital organ support while treating reversible causes
What is the maximum time from last known normal when
intra-arterial thrombolysis for select patients can be used for
treatment? - Correct Answers ✅6 hours
How quickly should resuscitation Team Leaders consider
perimortem cesarean delivery after beginning resuscitative
efforts if return of spontaneous circulation has not been
achieved? - Correct Answers ✅5 minutes
When titrating inspired oxygen, which arterial oxyhemoglobin
saturation value lies within the recommended range for a
, HeartCode ACLS- Misc (LVAD, pregnancy,
ROSC, temperature management)
patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? -
Correct Answers ✅95%
What is the recommended CPR position for a third-trimester
gravid patient? - Correct Answers ✅Supine with normal left
uterine displacement
When adjusting ventilation rates, which PETCO2 value lies
within the recommended range for a patient who achieves
return of spontaneous circulation? - Correct Answers ✅40
mm Hg
What is the recommended norepinephrine dose for
hypotensive patients during the post-cardiac arrest phase? -
Correct Answers ✅0.1 to 0.5mcg/kg per minute
What is the recommended starting IV infusion dose of
epinephrine for patients in cardiac arrest who achieve ROSC
and need vasopressor support? - Correct Answers ✅2 to 10
mcg per minute
What is the recommended fluid bolus dose for patients who
are hypotensive during the post-cardiac arrest phase? -
Correct Answers ✅1-2 L
What is the mean arterial pressure target when administering
epinephrine to patients in cardiac arrest who achieves return
