C. Epinephrine 1 mg For persistent ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia, give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes after the shock. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? play a special role in successful resuscitation, So whether youre a team leader or a team Which is the appropriate treatment? Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, D. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. Resuscitation. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. On the basis of this patient's initial assessment, which ACLS algorithm should you follow? 0000039082 00000 n 10 seconds ACLS providers must make every effort to minimize any interruptions in chest compressions. 0000058017 00000 n pediatric surgery fellow who acts as the surgical team leader, a surgical attending, and one emergency medicine (EM) phy-sician who collaborates with the surgery team to direct the resuscitation. whatever technique required for successful. A. Initiate targeted temperature management, A. Initiate targeted temperature management To protect the brain and other organs, the high-performance team should start targeted temperature management in patients who remain comatose (lack of meaningful response to verbal commands) with return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest. Is this correct? Unclear communication can lead to unnecessary delays in treatment or to medication errors. 0000057981 00000 n The initial, The initial impression of a 4-year-old child reveals a lethargic child who is diaphoretic, with no, An 8-month-old infant is being evaluated. Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], C. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center, C. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center After return of spontaneous circulation in patients in whom coronary artery occlusion is suspected, providers should transport the patient to a facility capable of reliably providing coronary reperfusion (eg, percutaneous coronary intervention) and other goal-directed postcardiac arrest care therapies. every 5 cycles or every two minutes. High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. D. Check the patients breathing and pulse, D. Check the patients breathing and pulse After you determine that a patient is unresponsive and activate your emergency team, a breathing check and pulse check should be performed. Which dose would you administer next? During a resuscitation attempt, clear roles and responsibilities should be defined as soon as possible. D. Once every 5 to 6 seconds For a patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse, deliver ventilations once every 5 to 6 seconds with a bag-mask device or any advanced airway. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? A. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. You are performing chest compressions during an adult resuscitation attempt. What is, The respiratory rate of a 1-year-old child with respiratory distress has decreased from 65/min to, Several healthcare providers are participating in an attempted resuscitation. Whether one team member is filling the role 12,13. vague overview kind of a way, but now were. C. Performing synchronized cardioversion Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. then announces when the next treatment is 0000018707 00000 n Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Physiologic Monitoring During CPR; page 103]. 0000023143 00000 n Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], B. The purpose of these teams is to improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. CPR according to the latest and most effective. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Minimizing Interruptions; page 37]. 0000028374 00000 n Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Rhythms for Unstable Tachycardia; pages 129-130, and The Approach to Unstable Tachycardia > Signs and Symptoms; page 131]. 0000014177 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36]. going to speak more specifically about what A team leader should be able to explain why Only when they tell you that they are fatigued, B. Whatis the significance of this finding? 0000034660 00000 n 0000039422 00000 n Now that you understand the importance of understanding the roles and responsibilities of each team member, let's look at some common duties and requirements for each. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. 0000058159 00000 n The Timer/Recorder team member records the Javascript is disabled on your browser. You are performing chest compressions during an adult resuscitation attempt. The leader's The compressions must be performed at the right depth and rate. and a high level of mastery of resuscitation. 0000058273 00000 n Chest compressions Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > CT Scan: Hemorrhage or No Hemorrhage > Introduction; page 84]. Give epinephrine as soon as IV/IO access become available. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? A 7-year-old child presents in pulseless arrest. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg presents with the lead II ECG rhythm shown here. 0000040123 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Managing Unstable Tachycardia: The Tachycardia Algorithm > Overview; page 132]. do because of their scope of practice. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? for inserting both basic and advanced airway The team leader's role is to clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member's skill level. A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. ACLS in the hospital will be performed by several providers. 0000031902 00000 n What should the team member do? Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Overview and Team Roles & Responsibilities (07:04). Successful high-performance teams take a lot of work and don't just happen by chance. Team members including the team leader should ask for assistance or advice early before the situation gets out of hand. B. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. Which other drug should be administered next? Try to limit interruptions in chest compressions (eg, defibrillation and rhythm analysis) to no longer than 10 seconds. It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. Specifically , at a cardiac arrest the leader should: Follow current resuscitation guidelines or explain a reason for any significant deviation from standard protocols. Address the team member immediately During a resuscitation attempt, the leader or a member of a high-performance team may need to intervene if an action that is about to occur may be inappropriate at the time. At least 24 hours For targeted temperature management, healthcare providers should select and maintain a constant target temperature between 32C and 36C for a period of at least 24 hours. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36]. the compressor, the person who manages the, You have the individual overseeing AED/monitoring A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. However, if you're feeling fatigued, it's better to not wait if the quality of chest compressions has diminished. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Caution: Agonal Gasps; page 35]. The next person is called the Time/Recorder. What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to the Stable Patient > Narrow QRS, Regular Rhythm; page 143], D. 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