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Lidocaine initial push for cardiac arrest 1-1.5 mg/kg IVP Lidocaine further doses for cardiac arrest 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IVP Lidocaine max dose 3mg/kg Lidocaine post arrest infusion 1-4 mg/min Magnesium Sulfate for cardiac arrest involving torsades or hypomagnesemia 1-2 g 5 to 20 mins Magnesium sulfate for torsades with a pulse, or AMI with hypomagnesemia 1-2 g over 5 to 60 mins Magnesium infusion to control torsades, or further dosage for AMI with hypomagnesemia 0.5-1 g/hr IV Atropine f...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension Pneumothorax 1 A member of the resuscitation team is preparing to administer medications intravenously to a patient i...

Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no ...

In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? Establish IV or IO access A monitored patient in the ICU developed a sudden onset of narrow...

Rate of chest compressions for adults 100-120 compressions per minute Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults 30:2 Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest Once every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute Treatments for hypotension following cardiac arrest IV dopamine infusion, IV epinephrine infusion IV Ringer's lactate, IV normal saline *The leader in team resuscitation must be able to perform all the skills if needed.* Recommended ED door-to-balloon i...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What i...

1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? C) Second-degree type II 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of c...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam 2022In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? – ANSWER Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - ANSWER Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? – ANSWER Establish IV or...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam 2022In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? – ANSWER Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - ANSWER Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? – ANSWER Establish IV or...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ExamA patient with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is placed on a cardiac monitor. The patient is complaining of dyspnea and is given supplemental oxygen. The provider determines that the oxygen is effective based on which SaO2 level? When a patient presents with potential ACS, the patient should have oxygen administered to maintain an SaO2 of at least 94%. A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations u...