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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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ROSC   Return of Spontaneous Circulation  
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ACS   Acute Coronary Syndrome  
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SCA   Sudden Cardiac Arrest  
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Most Common Cause of SCA   Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)  
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AED   Automated External Defibrillator  
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Chain of Survival   1-Early Access 2-Early CPR 3-Early Defibrillation 4-Early Advanced Care  
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Early Access   Activation of 911/EMS  
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Early CPR   Circulation immediately  
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Early Defibrillation   Within 3 to 5 minutes  
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Early Advanced Care   Trained Healthcare Professionals  
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Compression Depth   1.5 to 2 inches  
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Oxygen Devices   Wall or Cylinder, Nasal Cannula, Face Mask, Venturi Mask  
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NC 1L/min   21-24%  
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NC 2L/min   25-28%  
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NC 3L/min   29-32%  
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NC 4L/min   33-36%  
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NC 5L/min   37-40%  
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NC 6L/min   41-44%  
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Face Mask 6-10L/min   35-60%  
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NRB 6L/min   60%  
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NRB 7 L/min   70%  
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NRB 8 L/min   80%  
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NRB 9 L/min   90%  
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NRB 10-15 L/min   95-100%  
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Venturi Mask 4-8 L/min   24-40%  
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Venturi mask 10-12 L/min   40-50%  
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NC provides up to ___ O2   44%  
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FM provides up to ___ O2   60%  
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NRB provides up to ___ O2   100%  
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VM O2 % Range   24 to 50%  
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Mask for COPD & CO2 Retainers   Venturi Mask  
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LMA   Laryngeal Mask Airway  
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ETT   Endotracheal Tube  
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OPA   Oropharyngeal Airway  
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NPA   Nasopharyngeal Airway  
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Adult Chest Compression Rate   100 per minute  
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Adult Ventilation Rate   Every 6 to 8 seconds 8-10 per minute)  
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Combitube Complications   Can be fatal  
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Combitube Contraindications   1-Under 16 2-Gag reflex 3-Esophageal disease 4-Caustic ingestion  
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Combitube Inflation   1-Proximal blue 100ml 2-Distal white 15ml  
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Lubrication of LMA   Posterior surface only  
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PEEP   Positive End-Expiratory Pressure  
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ETT Drug Mnemonic   NAVEL  
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NAVEL   Naloxone, Atropine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, and Lidocaine  
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ETT Dose to IV/IO Dose Ration   2 to 2.5 times higher  
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Quantitative End-Tidal CO2 Monitor   Capnometer  
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ECG Rhythms in CA   VF, PVT, PEA, Asystole  
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VF Rate   150 to 500 BPM  
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VF Rhythm   Indeterminate  
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Fine VF amplitude   2 to <5 mm  
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Medium or Moderate VF amplitude   5 to <10 mm  
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Coarse VF amplitude   10 to <15 mm  
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Very Course VF amplitude   >15 mm  
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Fine VF difficult to differentiate from ___ .   asystole  
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PEA fka   EMD (Electromechanical Dissociation)  
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Fast PEA   >100 per minute (noncardiac)  
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Slow PEA   <60 per minute (cardiac)  
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Narrow PEA   QRS <0.10 second (noncardiac)  
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Wide PEA   QRS >0.12 second (cardiac)  
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Cause of PEA   H's & T's  
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H's   Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion (acidosis), Hypo/Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia, Hypothermia  
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T's   Toxins, Tamponade, Tension Pneumothorax, Thrombosis (ACS or PE), Trauma  
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Asystole Rate   <6 complexes per minute  
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SVT Rate   >100 per minute  
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Non-arrest ECG Rhythms   SVT, ST, AFib, AF, AMSVT  
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Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias   Monomorphic VT, Polymorphic VT, Torsades de Pointes  
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SVT Etiologies   Exercise, Fever, Hypovolemia, Adrenergic stimulation, Anxiety, Hyperthyroidism  
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AFib Rate   Various  
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AF Rate   220 to 350 per minute  
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AFib & AF Etiologies   ACS, CAD, CHF, MVD, TVD, Hypoxia, PE, Drugs, HTN, Hyperthyroidism  
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AMSVT Rate   150 to 250 per minute  
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AMSVT Etiologies (Healthy)   Caffeine, Hypoxia, Cigarettes, Stress, Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation, Numerous Medications  
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AMSVT Etiologies (Unhealthy)   CAD, COPD, CHF  
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MVT Rate   100 to 250 per minute  
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Nonsustained VT   <30 secs...No intervention  
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MVT Etiologies   Ischemia, PVC's, Drugs  
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PVT Rate   120 to 250 per minute  
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PVT Etiologies   Ischemis, PVC's, Drugs, Genetics  
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TDP Characteristics   Long QT, R-on-T phenomenon, Spindle-Node Pattern  
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TDP Rate   150 to 250 complexes/min  
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SB Rate   <60 per minute  
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SB PR interval   <0.20 sec  
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SB Etiolgies   Vasovagal, Vomiting, Valsalva, Rectal Stimuli, Carotid sinus pressure, ACS, Drugs, Inferior MI's  
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1 AVB Rate   Brady or Tachy  
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1 AVB PR interval   Fixed >0.20 sec, P->QRS  
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1 AVB Etiologies   Drugs, Vasovagal, AMI's (RCA)  
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2 AVB Mbtz I Wenckebach PR interval   Progressive Lengthening  
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2 AVB Mbtz II Atrial Rate   60 to 100 per minute  
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2 AVB Mbtz I Wenckebach Etiologies   BB, CCB, Dig, Vasovagal, ACS (RCA)  
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2 AVB Mbtz II Ventricular Rate   Slower than Atrial Rate  
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2 AVB Mbtz II PR interval   Fixed  
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2 AVB Mbtz II Etiologies   ACS (LCA)  
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2 AVB Mbtz II Normal QRS   High Nodal or Nodal Block  
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2 AVB Mbtz II Wide QRS   Infranodal Block  
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3 AVB (Complete) Areas   AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches  
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3 AVB (Complete) Rate   At 60-100...V Varies by Escape Beats  
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3 AVB Rate   20 to 40 per minute  
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AV Dissociation Rate   40 to 55 per minute  
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3 AVB (Complete) P waves   Typical in Size and Shape  
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3 AVB (Complete) Etiologies   ACS (LCA), especially LAD and Branches  
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Maximus acceptable shock delay   20 to 30 seconds  
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Do you see VF or PVT?   Immediately deliver shock  
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Manual biphasic device Joules   150 to 200 J  
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Monophasic dvice Joules   360 J  
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White monitor lead placement   White to Right (below clavicle)  
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Red montior lead placement   Red to Ribs (L midaxillary line/apex)  
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Lead left monito lead placement   Lead Left to Left Shoulder (lateral L clavicle)  
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Before each shock   Clear yourself and your team  
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"One,   I am clear."  
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"Two,   You are clear."  
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"Three,   Everybody is clear."  
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AED waveform   Mostly Biphasic  
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___ defibrillation increases patient's chance of ___   Early, survival  
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Top priorities in CA   High-quality CPR and Early Defibrillation  
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Importance of Drug Therapy in CA is ___   Secondary to Top Priorities  
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Advanced airway insertion in CA is ___   Secondary to Top Priorities  
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Absorption of ETT drugs is ___   Unpredictable  
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Drug administration route priority:   IV - IO - ETT  
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CVP with fibrinolytic therapy is ___   Contraindicated  
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Interrupt CPR to get IV access?   No  
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Time for IV drugs to reach central circulation:   1 to 2 minutes  
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After IV drug administration   (1) Give 20 mL bolus and (2) Elevate extremity 10 to 20 seconds  
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Maximus time to get IO access   30 to 60 seconds  
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Three IO accesses   (1) IO needle w stylet, (2) Butterfly, and (3) Hypodermic  
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Dilute ETT drugs with ___   5-10 mL H20 or NS  
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Ideal veins for CA   Antecubital  
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Radial-side veins (3)   Superficial radial v., median cephalic v., and cephalic vein  
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Ulnar-side veins (4)   Superficial ulnar vv., median basilic v., bifurctes to median cephalic and median basilic vv.  
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Basilic vein goes to ___   Brachial v., then axillary v.  
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Cephalic vein goes ___   Into pectoralis and deltoid mm. to axillary v.  
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Cephalic vein is ___ for CVP   unsuitable  
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IV access after CA stabilization   Replace IV with aseptic technique  
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KVO rate   >= to 10 mL/h  
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Local complications of IV access   (1) hematoma, (2) cellulities, (3) thrombosis, (4) phlebitis  
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Systemic complications of IV access   (1) sepsis, (2) pulmonary thromboembolism, (3) air embolism, (4) catheter fragment embolism  
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IO access is suitable for ___   all agegroups  
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IO site for young children:   Proximal Tibia (below the growth plate)  
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IO site for older children and adults:   (1) sternum, (2) distal tibia above the medial malleolus, (3) lateral malleolus, (4) medial malleolus, (5) distal radius, (6) distal ulna, (7) distal femur, and (8) ASIS  
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Flush after IO drugs with ___   5-10 mL NS  
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Always use ___ ___   Universal Precautions  
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Hand placement in IO access   Never behind the needle direction  
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___, don't ___, the IO needle   Twist, don't Push  
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Replace IO with ___   IV access ASAP  
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Time of IO access:   <24 h  
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RVI presents with   Excess parasympathetic tone  
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RVI   Right Ventricular Infarction  
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RVI signs:   Bradycardia and Hypotension  
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RVI usually due to:   Hypovolemia  
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RVI primary treatment   Careful 250-500 mL NS bolus  
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RVI secondary treatment   1-2 L NS  
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IMI   Inferior Myocardial Infarction  
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IMI presents with (3)   (1) symptomatic 2 or 3 AV block with JR 40-60 BPM, (2) Excess vagal tone, and (3) AV node ischemia  
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IMI treatment (symptomatic):   Bradycardic alogorithm (A.E.D.) and Prepare for TCP  
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IMI treatment (asymptomatic):   Monitor  
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IMI usually involves which artery?   RCA  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 1a   Chest pain >15 m and <12 h?  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 1b   ECG STEMI or new LBBB?  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (1)   SBP > 180 (Tufts)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (2)   DBP > 110 (Tits)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (3)   RABP vs LABP > 15 mm Hg difference (Toll)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (4)   Hx of CNS disease (Brain in car)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (5)   Closed head or facial trauma <3 mos (3 hands to head)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (6)   Major Trauma, Surgery, GI/GU bleed < 6 mos (Gun shooting by 6 monks)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (7)   Bleeding or Clotting problems or Blood Thinners (Dice falling out of nose)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (8)   CPR > 10 min (CPR with Skate Toes)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (9)   Pregnant Female (Swollen Cat)  
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Contraindications to Fibrinolytics (10)   Serious Systemic disease  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 2   Any Contraindications?  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 3 (1)   HR >= 100 AND SBP < 100?  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 3 (2)   Pulmonary Edama (rales)?  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 3 (3)   Signs of Shock (cool, clammy)?  
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Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 3 (4)   Contraindications to Fibrinolytic Therapy  
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If "Yes" to any of Fibrinolytic Checklist, Step 3, then ___   Transfer to PCI  
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PCI   PCI facility (*)  
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STEMI   ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction  
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Stroke FT Inclusion Criteria (1)   > 18 years of age  
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Stroke FT Inclusion Criteria (2)   Clinical stroke with measurable neurological deficit  
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Stroke FT Inclusion Criteria (3)   Symptoms <180 min  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (1)   Intracranial Hemorrage on pretreatment NC CT  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (2)   Clinical Subarachnoid Hemorrage  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (3)   CT Multilobar Infarction  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (4)   Hx CVA  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (5)   Uncontrolled HTN (SBP > 185 or DBP > 110)  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (6)   AVM, Neoplasm, or Aneurysm  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (7)   Witnessed Seizure at Stroke Event  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (8)   Active Internal Bleeding or Fracture  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (9)   Platelets < 100,000  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (10)   Heparin <48 hrs (PTT high)  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (11)   INR >1.7 or PT >15 secs  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (12)   Intracranial or Intraspinal Surgery, Serious Head Traums, or Stroke < 3 mos  
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Stroke FT Exclusion Criteria (13)   Arterial Puncture (non-compressible) <7 days  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (1)   Minor improving stroke symptoms  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (2)   Major Surgery or Serious Trauma <14 days  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (3)   GI/GU bleed < 21 days  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (4)   AMI <3 mos  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (5)   Post MI Pericarditis  
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Stroke FT Relative Contraindications (6)   BS <50 or >400  
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Survival Rate of IHCA   17%  
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Rhythm in >75% of IHCA   Non VF/VT Rhythms  
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Mortality Rate after IHCA   >80%  
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Best way to improve survival after IHCA   Prevention  
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MET   Medical Emergency Team  
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RRT   Rapid Response Team  
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RAT   Rapid Assessment Team  
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Criteria for calling MET (1)   Threatened Airway  
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Criteria for calling MET (2)   RR <6 or >30  
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Criteria for calling MET (3)   HR <40 or >140  
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Criteria for calling MET (4)   SBP <90  
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Criteria for calling MET (5)   Symptomatic Hypertension  
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Criteria for calling MET (6)   Sudden Decrease in LOC  
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Criteria for calling MET (7)   Unexplained Agitation  
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Criteria for calling MET (8)   Seizure  
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Criteria for calling MET (9)   Significant fall in Urine Output  
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Criteria for calling MET (10)   Nurse or Provider Concern  
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Criteria for calling MET (11)   Subjective Criteria  
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Drop in CA after MET intervention   17 to 65%  
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ROSC in OHCA   50%  
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Survival Rate of Prehospital CPR   25%  
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To reduces stress about "failed" CPR:   Talk about it  
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___ can perform CPR without ___   Anyone, fear of legal action  
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A person is a Good Samaritan if (3)   (1) genuinely trying to help, (2) help is reasonable, and (3) rescue effort is voluntary (not a job requirement)  
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Key determinants of medical futility:   Length and Quality of Life  
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CPR is ___ when survival is ___   Inappropriate, not expected  
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Discontinue CPR for newborns after ___   10 minutes with no signs of life  
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Don't start CPR when ___ (3)   (1) Valid DNAR order, (2) Signs of Irreversible Death, and (3) No physiologic benefit  
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Don't start newborn CPR when (5)   (1) Gestation <23 wks, (2) Birth Weight <400 g, (3) Anencephaly, (4) Trisomy 13, or (5) Congenital anomalies incompatible with life  
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ACEI   Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor  
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Administer ACEI   (1) Within 24 h of AMI symptoms and (2) Long-term  
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ACEI: ED or After Admission   After Admission  
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Transient Side Effects of Adenosine   CP or Tightness, Flushing, Asystole, Bradycardia, Ventricular Ectopy  
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Increase Dose of Adenosine with ___   Caffeine or Theophylline  
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Reduce dose of Adenosine with ___   Dipyridamole or Carbamazepine  
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Given Amiodarone, patients must be ___   hospitalized  
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Symptoms of CP   Pressure, Heaviness, Heavy Weight, Squeezing, Crushing  
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Organophosphate   Nerve Agent  
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Atropine dose <0.5 mg causes ___   paroxysmal slowing of HR  
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Length of Non-Sustained V-Tach   <30 seconds  
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Treatment of Non-Sust V-Tach   No intervention necessary  
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