A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. A. Administer the drug as orderedB. C. Epinephrine 1 mg For persistent ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia, give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes after the shock. Now the person in charge of airway, they have Which would you have done first if the patient had not gone into ventricular fibrillation? ventilation and they are also responsible. 0000023787 00000 n Are performed efficiently and effectively in as little time as possible. and effective manner. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Managing VF/Pulseless VT: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > VF/pVT (Left Side); page 93]. The AHA recommends this as an important part of teamwork in CPR. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. A. Pro Tip #1: What does matter is your ability to not only understand your role, but also the roles of others on your team. The next person is called the AED/Monitor Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. requires a systematic and highly organized, set of assessments and treatments to take The defibrillator operator should deliver the shock as soon as the compressor removes his or her hands from the patients chest and all providers are clear of contact with the patient. Specifically , at a cardiac arrest the leader should: Follow current resuscitation guidelines or explain a reason for any significant deviation from standard protocols. 0000023143 00000 n Which is the best response from the team member? When this happens, the resuscitation rate 0000058017 00000 n 0000018128 00000 n Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center. Question 3 from the first paper of 2001 (and no other question since) asked the candidates about the role and responsibilities of the medical team leader in a cardiac arrest. D. Amiodarone 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patients care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? which is the timer or recorder. Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? A. Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units, C. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field, D. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients, A. Administration of amiodarone 150 mg IM, A. 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. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Managing VF/Pulseless VT: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > VF/pVT (Left Side); page 93, and Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VT/pVT Pathway > Principle of Early Defibrillation; page 97], D. 90 minutes For the patient with STEMI, the goals of reperfusion are to give fibrinolytics within 30 minutes of arrival or perform percutaneous coronary intervention within 90 minutes of arrival. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. During postcardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered, C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose, A. Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. For example, after verifying a shockable rhythm and initiating the charging sequence on the defibrillator, another provider should resume chest compressions and continue until the defibrillator is fully charged. Its the team leader who has the responsibility He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. [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]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type |. well as a vital member of a high-performance, Now lets take a look at what each of these do because of their scope of practice. Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. 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. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Which do you do next? Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. This allows the team leader to evaluate team resources and call for backup of team members when assistance is needed. How should you respond? Which other drug should be administered next? This allows the team leader to evaluate team resources and call for backup of team members when assistance is needed. successful delivery of high performance resuscitation Resuscitation. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. 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. This includes the following duties: Keep the resuscitation team organized and on track Monitor the team's overall performance and accuracy Back up any other team member when appropriate Train and coach other team members when needed and provide feedback To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? The patient meets the criteria for termination of efforts, C. The team is ventilating the patient too often (hyperventilation), D. Chest compressions may not be effective, D. Chest compressions may not be effective PETCO2 values less than 10 mm Hg in intubated patients indicate that cardiac output is inadequate to achieve return of spontaneous circulation. A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. ensuring complete chest recoil, minimizing. They Monitor the teams performance and 0000003484 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Unsynchronized vs Synchronized Shocks; page 136, and Recommendations; page 137]. roles are and what requirements are for that, The team leader is a role that requires a What should the team member do? play a special role in successful resuscitation, So whether youre a team leader or a team You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. Which action should the team member take? [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. Continuous waveform capnography The AHA recommends continuous waveform capnography in addition to clinical assessment as the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube. They record the frequency and duration of due. an Advanced Cardiac Life Support role. It's vitally important that each member of a resuscitation team: Understands and are clear about their role assignments Are prepared to fulfill their role and responsibilities Have working knowledge regarding algorithms Have had sufficient practice in resuscitation skills Are committed to the success of the ACLS resuscitation Which best describes an action taken by the Team Leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt? Pro Tip #2: It's important to understand how important high-quality CPR is to the overall resuscitation effort. 0000009485 00000 n and a high level of mastery of resuscitation. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest. Which is the appropriate treatment? A. 0000002277 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The Primary Assessment > FYI 2015 Guidelines: Correct Placement of ET Tube; page 46]. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader asks the EMT to ventilate the patient at a rate of 20 breaths/min, and the EMT replies, "Actually, sir, the correct ventilation rate is 10 breaths/min." This is an example of: constructive intervention. Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Managing VF/Pulseless VT: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > VF/pVT (Left Side); page 93, and Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Principle of Early Defibrillation; page 97], B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type I, C. Second-degree atrioventricular block type II, This ECG rhythm strip shows third-degree atrioventricular block. What is the maximum time that. Its important that we realize that the Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. 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. Ideally, these checks are done simultaneously to minimize delay in detection of cardiac arrest and initiation of CPR. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia). When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? Alert the hospital B. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader or a team member may need to intervene if an action that is about to occur may be inappropriate at the time. What is an effect of excessive ventilation? Give adenosine 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push, D. IV fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg normal saline, A. The team should stick to the ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation) and keep the resuscitation room quiet so that all personnel can hear without repetitious commands. The patients pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. This team member is in charge of all vascular duties, including: The time recorder is responsible for keeping a rolling record of time for: The time recorder also announces to the team when/if a next treatment or more medication is due. She is responsive but she does not feel well and appears to be flushed. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. In the application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to an unstable patient, identify and treat the underlying cause. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > CT Scan: Hemorrhage or No Hemorrhage > Introduction; page 84]. The Adult Tachycardia With a Pulse Algorithm outlines the steps for assessment and management of a patient presenting with symptomatic tachycardia with pulses. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical emergency teams or rapid response teams. 0000018707 00000 n We propose that further studies on the effects of team interactions on performance of complex medical emergency interventions such as resuscitation are needed. The Role of Team Leader. Now lets cover high performance team dynamics Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is included in the algorithm because it is treated as ventricular fibrillation. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 0000014579 00000 n She is unresponsive, not, A 3-year-old child is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? vague overview kind of a way, but now were. committed to the success of the ACLS resuscitation. An alert toddler presents with a barking cough, moderate stridor, and moderate retractions. If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? treatments while utilizing effective communication. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. The AHA recommends using quantitative waveform capnography in intubated patients to monitor CPR quality, optimize chest compressions, and detect return of spontaneous circulation during chest compressions. Big Picture mindset and it has many. every 5 cycles or every two minutes. [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 102]. to ensure that all team members are doing. Establish IV access C. Review the patient's history D. Treat hypertension A. However, if you're feeling fatigued, it's better to not wait if the quality of chest compressions has diminished. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome? Defibrillator. Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 0000002236 00000 n Team members including the team leader should ask for assistance or advice early before the situation gets out of hand. Blood pressure is, During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Managing VF/Pulseless VT: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > VF/pVT (Left Side); page 93, and Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Principle of Early Defibrillation; page 97]. B. C. Decreased cardiac output Excessive ventilation can be harmful because it increases intrathoracic pressure, decreases venous return to the heart, and diminishes cardiac output and survival. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The BLS Assessment > Ventilation and Pulse Check; page 46]. A. 0000018504 00000 n assignable. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, B. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure? And using equipment like a bag valve mask or more advanced airway adjuncts as needed. Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > How to Communicate; page 31]. 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. Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, D. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm, B. 0000005612 00000 n techniques. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 29]. The Timer/Recorder team member records the Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. theyre supposed to do as part of the team. 0000040123 00000 n Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. If 2 rescuers are present for the resuscitation attempt of an infant or child, use a compression-to-ventilation ratio of _____. each of these is roles is critical to the. This will apply in any team environment. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team members scope of practice. A 5-year-old child is hit in the chest with a baseball and suddenly collapses. She is alert, with no. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > EMS Assessment, Care, and Hospital Preparation > Administer Oxygen and Drugs; page 65], C. 100 to 120/min When performing chest compressions, you should compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min. Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? Not only do these teams have medical expertise He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. At our hospital, the bedside provider role can be lled by either a junior general surgery resident or a full-time pediatric trauma nurse practitioner. A. Amiodarone 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. Attempt defibrillation with a 2 J/kg shock, C. Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV. A. 0000039541 00000 n And for a resuscitation attempt to be successful, all parts must be performed correctly by a high-performing team of highly trained, organized, and communicative healthcare professionals. When IV/IO access is available, give epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO during CPR after the second shock and repeat epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO every 3 to 5 minutes. from fatigue. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions. The team member in charge of compressions should know and follow all the latest recommendations and resuscitation guidelines to maximize their role in basic life support. I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. In the community (outside a health care facility), the first rescuer on the scene may be performing CPR alone. 0000038803 00000 n the following is important, like, pushing, hard and fast in the center of the chest, The goal for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time is 90 minutes. Code team leaders who embrace their position tend to have more effective leadership, better team coordination, and overall superior performance. 160 to 325 mg If the patient has not taken aspirin and has no history of true aspirin allergy and no evidence of recent gastrointestinal bleeding, give the patient aspirin (160 to 325 mg) to chew. 0000028374 00000 n Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration, B. 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. A. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? there are no members that are better than. Continuous posi. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. That means compressions need to be deep enough, The child has the, A 15-year-old boy presents with acute onset of severe respiratory distress, with retractions, A 4-year-old is being treated for hypovolemic shock and has received a single fluid bolus of 20, An 8-year-old child had a sudden onset of palpitations and light-headedness. This team member is also the most likely candidate to share chest compression duties with the compressor. C. Second-degree type II This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree type II atrioventricular block. assigns the remaining needed roles to appropriate, They must make appropriate treatment decisions Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, D. 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