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Recommended time window after symptom onset for early fibrinolytic therapy or PCI with STEMI - 12 HOURS Goal for PCI with symptomatic ischemia in STEMI - When to administer first dose of epi with shockable rhythm - between second and third shock How much and how often epi - 1 mg q 3-5 minutes Amiodarone first and second dose amounts - 300/150 Lidocaine first and second dose amounts - 1-1.5 mg/kg then 0.5-0.75 mg/kg H's and T's - 5 H's H ypoxia H ypovo...

Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w/ a sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team? - Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a pt w/a suspected acute coronary syndrome? - 162-325 mg You are...

75yo male present to the ED. He fainted 45 min ago HR 30 BP 66/43 RR 20 O2 89% Alert and responsive What should your next steps be to assess and treat this patient - Establish IV Obtain 12 lead Maintain airway and administer O2 as needed 75yo patient difficulty breathing emphysema drowsy b/l wheeze, difficult to appreciate RR 38 O2 85% PETCO2 49mmHg - Respiratory failure a 49 yo says that he has had chest discomfort and excessive sweating for the past ...

Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) o Administer epinephrine ...

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following reasons EXCE...

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following reasons EXCE...

3˚ AV block p and qrs completely separate Identify the rhythm. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) Identify the rhythm. Coarse ventricular fibrillation Identify the rhythm. Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) Identify the rhythm. Sinus bradycardia Identify the rhythm. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia Identify the rhythm. 3˚ AV block Identify the rhythm. Reentry Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Identify the rhythm. 2˚ AV block (Mobitz type...

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age? - 100 compressions per minute The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuers for ADULT CPR is? - 30 compression to 2 ventilation breaths The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuer CHILD or INFANT CPR is? - 15 compressions to 2 ventilation breaths Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR? - hands should be placed on the lower half of breast bone What is the preferred...

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BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! - This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality ...

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Which are the elements of a system of care? - Structure, processes, system, patient outcome What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - Structure Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patients with cardiac arrest? - Immediate high- quality CPR What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? - Activation of emergency response What are signs of cl...

What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team? increasing CPR quality What is the most common type of stroke? ischemic stroke What is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a pt with acute coronary syndromes? recent gastrointestinal bleeding What blood component is acted upon by aspirin administration during the management of a pt with ACS? platelets What is the most appropriate destination for pts with suspected acute ischemic st...

you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure is 92/50 mm hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. what assessment step is most important now? obtaining 12-lead ecg...

Identify The ECG Strip Atrial Flutter Identify The ECG Strip Second-degree atrioventricular block (Mobitz I Wenckebach) Identify The ECG Strip Ventricular fibrillation Identify The ECG Strip Second-degree atrioventricular block (Mobitz I Wenckebach) Identify The ECG Strip Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia Identify The ECG Strip Second-degree atrioventricular block (Mobitz II block) Identify The ECG Strip Ventricular fibrillation Identify The ECG Strip Ventri...

The rate of compressions during CPR is. - At least 100 bpm. The Four universal steps to using an AED are. - On, pads, analyze, shock. Rescue breathing for an adult. - One breath every 5 to 6 seconds. Compression to ventilation ratio single rescuer. - 30:2 Hand position for adult CPR. - Center of the chest, lower half of sternum. Ratio of compressions to ventilations with an advanced airway. - Continuous compressions. Ventilation rate during CPR with an advance...

Integrated response known as the system of care - structure processes system patient outcome Structure - People Education Equipment Process - Protocols Policies Procedures System - Programs Organization Culture Patient Outcome - Satisfaction Quality Safety Properly functioning resuscitation equipment represents that element of a system of care? - Structure Among others which of the following factors has been associated with improved survival in pati...

lidocaine initial push for cardiac arrest - 1-1.5 mg/kg IVP lidocaine further doses for cardiac arrest - 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IVP lidocaine max dose - 3mg/kg lidocaine post arrest infusion - 1-4 mg/min Magnesium Sulfate for cardiac arrest involving torsades or hypomagnesemia - 1-2 g 5 to 20 mins magnesium sulfate for torsades with a pulse, or AMI with hypomagnesemia - 1-2 g over 5 to 60 mins magnesium infusion to control torsades, or further dosage for AMI with hypo...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the preferred method of acces...