PALS - Team Response Scenario: Danny Garcia Questions and Answers 2023

PALS - Team Response Scenario: Danny Garcia Questions and Answers 2023 What rhythm does the team identify? Monomorphic pulseless ventricular tachycardia (spikey points) Dr. Bheda notes that Danny is in VT and has absent femoral pulses. What is the most appropriate action to take for this patient? defibrillation is first action with no pulse Administration of epinephrine may be used in pVT synchronized cardioversion is indicated when VT is accompanied by a pulse Which antiarrhythmics are appropriate to administer during cardiac arrest? 1. amiodarone 2. Lidocaine Dr. Dugan notes this rhythm on the defibrillator monitor, but cannot palpate the presence of a pulse. What is the name of this cardiac rhythm? PEA What is the next appropriate treatment with the patient now in PEA? Administration of epinephrine 0.01mg Which findings would support Dr. Bheda's determination that adequate compressions are being provided? 1. Palpable femoral pulse with each compression 2. End-tidal CO2 reading between 15 and 20 mmHg What is the cardiac rhythm appearing on the monitor? VF - Radar noise looking or noise looking What is the appropriate initial intervention? (for VF) Defibrillation