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ACLS chptr 2
ACLS chapter 2
Question | Answer |
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Before conducting the primary BLS survey you should do these three things? | Check patient responsiveness, Activate EMS, locate an AED |
Before conducting the primary BLS survey you should do these three things? | Check patient responsiveness, activate EMS and get an AED |
What are the abcd's of the primary BLS survey? | Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and De-fibrillation |
How many rescue breaths should be given initially? | 2, each over one second. |
How long should you check a carotid pulse? | 5-10 seconds |
What are three examples of advanced airway interventions used in ACLS? | Combitube, LMA, or endotracheal intubation |
During the ACLS secondary survey what additional assessment must be made when evaluating the airway? | Is an advanced airway indicated |
When performing a secondary ACLS survey of Breathing what additional evaluations must be made? | Are Oxygenation and ventilation required, Is the airway device in place properly, Is tube secured, and are exhaled CO2 and oxyhemoglobin saturation being monitored. |
When performing a secondary survey of the Circulation what additional assessments must be made? | Initial Cardiac rhythm, Current cardiac rhythm, IV Access, volume resuscitation needed, medication for rhythm or bp needed? |
In an ACLS secondary assessment what does the D stand for? | Differential Diagnosis |
What is evaluated in the Differential diagnosis of the ACLS secondary survey? | Cardiac arrest cause, why does the pt. remain in arrest, ID a reversible cause. |