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If Patient has Bradycardia & is showing signs of Poor perfusion. What 2 rhythms call for immediate transcutaneous pacing (TCP).
2nd degree type II block & 3rd degree complete block (CHB)
In ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm Atropine is the 1st line drug. What is the dosage?
Atropine 0.5mg IV MR to max 3mg.
Give 2 reasons why you should avoid Hyperventilating a patient when assisting ventilations.
1) Aspiration risk 2) Increases intrathoracic pressure, decreases venous return to the heart, and diminishes cardiac output.
What is the normal duration of a P-R interval?
0.12-0.20 seconds
In ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm you might consider Epi or Dopamine. What dosage would be used for Epi and then for Dopamine?
Epi: 2-10 mics/ min Dopamine: 2-10 mics/kg per min.
Treat possible contributing factors. What are the 6 H,s & 5 T,s.
Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hydrogen ion (acidosis) Hypo/ hyperkalemia Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Toxins Tamponade-cardiac Tension pneumothorax Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary) Trauma (hypovolemia, increased ICP).
With Oropharyngeal suctioning always measure the catheter before suctioning. How do you measure the catheter to ensure that it is not inserted too far?
The distance from the tip of the nose to the ear lobe.
What are the energy doses of monopasic and biphasic defibrillator to effectively terminate VF.
monophasic=360joules. Biphasic=150-200joules (typically 200J)
With ET tube suctioning; How far or How do you measure the distance you can insert the suctioning catheter?
Insertion of the catheter beyond the tip of the ET tube is not recommended due to the chance that it may injure or stimulate cough and/or bronchospasm. To prevent this take note of the length of ET tube used and mark with thumb and forefinger.
ACLS guidelines state to typically limit suction attempts to...How many secounds?
10 seconds or less
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