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ACLS Diagnosis Word Scramble

 
 


 

 
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Problem Assess Possible Interventions
P) pulmonary embolismNo pulse w/ CPR, JVDThrombolytics, surgery
A) acidosis (preexisting)Diabetic/ renal patientSodium Bicarbonate, hyperventilation
T) tension pneumothoraxNo pulse w/ CPR, JVD, tracheal deviationNeedle thoracostomy
C) cardiac tamponadeNo pulse w/ CPR, JVD, narrow pulse pressure prior to arrestPericardiocentesis
H) hyperkalemia (preexisting)Renal patient, EKG, serum K levelSodium Bicarbonate, Calcium chloride, albuterol nebulizer, insulin/ glucose, dialysis, diuesis, Kayexalate
H) hypokalemiaEKG, serum K levelTreat w/ great prudence after careful assessment of the cause. "K can kill."
H) hypovloemiaCollapsed vasculatureFluids
H) hypoxiaAirway, cyanosisOxygen, ventilation
M) myocardial infarctHistory, EKGAcute Coronary Syndrome algorithm
D) drugsMedications, illicit drug use, toxinsTreat accordingly
S) shiveringcore temperatureHypothermia Algorithm