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CPR

CPR - guidelines, rhythms, terminology

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When were the RECOVER guidelines established? 2012
Name the 5 critical aspects of CPR. - Preparedness & intervention - Basic life support - Advanced life support - Monitoring - Post CPR care
What heart rhythm is a warning sign of cardiac arrest? Bradycardia
What is cardiac pump theory? Stimulation of systolic phase of heartbeat to generate blood flow from direct pressure through the thoracic wall.
What is thoracic pump theory? Compression over the widest aspect of the chest to generate blood flow from increased pressures during compressions which drives blood through heart chambers.
What is capnography? A machine that measures CO2 concentration in inspired and expired gases and is the best indicator of chest compression efficacy.
CPR only provides how much cardiac output? 25-30%
What is asystole? Complete cessation of mechanical heart activity.
What is pulseless electrical activity? (PEA) Indicated cessation of mechanical heart activity but continuation of electrical heart activity.
What is V-fib? Indicated uncoordinated electrical activity, quivering, corrected with defibrillation.
What is a parasympathetic drug and what are examples of them. - Reduce activity of parasympathetic nervous system. - Atropine, lidocaine.
What is a vasopressor and give an example. - Drugs that increase peripheral vascular resistance. - Adrenaline, vasopressin.
When would you use sodium bicarbonate? After CPR efforts have lasted over 10 minutes and in severe cases of metabolic acidosis.
What does ROSC stand for? Return of spontaneous circulation.
What does PCA syndrome stand for? Post-cardiac arrest syndrome
What are the symptoms of PCA syndrome? - Multi-organ failure - Cardiogenic shock - Hypoxic / anoxic brain injury - pre-existing cond. that lead to CPR
Name some of the neurological support for PCA syndrome patients. - Neuroprotectant; mannitol, hypertonic saline - 30-45% elevation - Permissive hypothermia
What is the monophasic dosing for defib? 4-6J/kg
What is the biphasic dosing for defib? 2-4J/kg
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