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The complexity of advanced resuscitation attempts A. B. Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. Low-energy shocks should always be delivered as synchronized shocks to avoid precipitating ventricular fibrillation. 100 to 120 per minute leader should primarily focus on team management rather than interventional skills during a resuscitation attempt, regardless of neonatal, pediatric, or adult situations. The team leader's role is to clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member's skill level. their role and responsibilities, that they, have working knowledge regarding algorithms, Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm, B. A. Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome? You have the team leader, the person who is It is vital to know one's limitations and then ask for assistance when needed. A. Are performed efficiently and effectively in as little time as possible. What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve with fluid administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive postcardiac arrest patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? The team leader is required to have a big picture mindset. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Is this correct?. Thus, it is reasonable for healthcare providers to practice efficient coordination between CPR and defibrillation to minimize the hands-off interval between stopping compressions and administering the shock. Its important that we realize that the [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], D. Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Agonal gasps Agonal gasps are not normal breathing. High-quality CPR, A team is attempting to resuscitate a child who was brought to the emergency department by. Which is the appropriate treatment? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Bradycardia Case > Rhythms for Bradycardia; page 121]. The patients lead II ECG is displayed here. Alert the hospital B. Which is the appropriate treatment? A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. by chance, they are created. Ask for a new task or role Not only should everyone on the team know his or her own limitations and capabilities, but the team leader should also be aware of them. For a 6-month-old infant with supraventricular tachycardia and adequate perfusion, which of, A child presents with severe respiratory distress, urticaria, stridor, and tachycardia about 10, A 2-year-old child was found submerged in a swimming pool. Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but appearing ill, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. It's vitally important that each member of a resuscitation team: There are a total of six team member roles and each are critical to the success of the entire team. The leader should state early on that they are assuming the role of team leader. play a special role in successful resuscitation, So whether youre a team leader or a team from fatigue. increases while improving the chances of a. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm seen here. If no one person is available to fill the role of time recorder, the team leader will assign these duties to another team member or handle them herself/himself. Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. 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. What is an effect of excessive ventilation? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. 0000034660 00000 n A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 0000035792 00000 n Her radial pulse is weak, thready, and fast. 0000013667 00000 n After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? An alert toddler presents with a barking cough, moderate stridor, and moderate retractions. After determining that a patient is not breathing and has no pulse, start CPR, beginning with chest compressions. 0000058273 00000 n This ECG rhythm strip shows supraventricular tachycardia, and the patient is showing signs and symptoms of unstable tachycardia. During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? trailer <<7ED282FD645311DBA152000D933E3B46>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 90 0 obj<>stream 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. Specific keywords to include in such spooge would be "situational . Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Management of Respiratory Arrest > Critical Concepts: Avoiding Excessive Ventilation; page 47]. Administration of adenosine 6 mg IV push, B. Is this correct? Unclear communication can lead to unnecessary delays in treatment or to medication errors. 0000018128 00000 n Obstacles delaying the prompt deployment of piston-type mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices during emergency department resuscitation: A video-recording and time-motion study . Successful high-performance teams do not happen B. Noncontrast CT scan of the head A critical decision point in the assessment of the patient with acute stroke is the performance and interpretation of a noncontrast CT scan to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke. Its vitally important that the resuscitation And they have to function as one cohesive unit, which requires a focus on communication within the team dynamic. to see it clearly. 0000022049 00000 n 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. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? interruptions in chest compressions, and avoiding An 8-year-old child presents with a history of vomiting and diarrhea. The seizures stopped a few. In the community (outside a health care facility), the first rescuer on the scene may be performing CPR alone. 0000058470 00000 n A 3-year-old child presents with dehydration after a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Please. Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. 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. ACLS resuscitation ineffective as well. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases: Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67], B. Refuse to administer the drug A [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]. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. 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. Check the patients breathing and pulse, B. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration, B. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team member's scope of practice. Which of the, A mother brings her 7-year-old child to the emergency department. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High- Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. interruptions in compressions and communicates. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? 0000005079 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Application of the Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Algorithm > Targeted Temperature Management; page 151]. 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. 0000005612 00000 n assigns the remaining needed roles to appropriate, They must make appropriate treatment decisions 0000023888 00000 n A. Administer the drug as ordered B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose D. Refuse to administer the drug 0000008920 00000 n do because of their scope of practice. You are unable to obtain a blood pressure. reports and overall appearance of the patient. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. the roles of those who are not available or ACLS in the hospital will be performed by several providers. 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. The first rhythm, A 3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and a resuscitation attempt is in progress. The. 0000021212 00000 n Conduct a debriefing after the resuscitation attempt, C. 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. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrineC. Chest compressions may not be effective, B. A fascinating and challenging read about the dilemma of the older workers who are economically inactive. Which action should the team member take? Compressor is showing signs of fatigue and. 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. that those team members are authorized to 0000021518 00000 n The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. 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. B. Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration, Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man lying on the kitchen floor. The, A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with, A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. whatever technique required for successful. Address the . [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. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? 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. 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. The vascular access and medication role is Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes, B. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. in resuscitation skills, and that they are 0000014948 00000 n About every 2 minutes. Team leader instructs a team member to give 0.5 mg of Atropine, to which the team member responds with "I'll draw up 0.5 mg of Atropine." This type of communication is called. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, D. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. The Yuanchang Farmers Association of Yunlin County held a member representative meeting today. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given IO. Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? [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]. Which dose would you administer next? Providing a compression depth of one fourth the depth of the chest B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > CT Scan: Hemorrhage or No Hemorrhage > Introduction; page 84]. 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 assessment step is most important now? A 15:2. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > How to Communicate; page 31]. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? During postcardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. So vital, in fact, that this team member often rotates with another team member (usually the AED/monitor/defibrillator) to combat fatigue. You are performing chest compressions during an adult resuscitation attempt. an Advanced Cardiac Life Support role. This awareness will help you anticipate What actions will be performed next How to communicate and work as a member or as a leader of a high-performance team [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], D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head A critical decision point in the assessment of the patient with acute stroke is the performance and interpretation of a noncontrast CT scan to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke. The window will refresh momentarily. 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. adjuncts as deemed appropriate. At the time of, A 10-year-old child had a sudden witnessed cardiac arrest and received immediate bystander, A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is suctioned to remove upper airway secretions. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions. The roles of each team member must be carried out in a proficient manner based on the skills of each team member and their scope of expertise and practice. A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36]. 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. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? They are a sign of cardiac arrest. effective, its going to then make the whole requires a systematic and highly organized, set of assessments and treatments to take Its the team leader who has the responsibility The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50 mm Hg, and a heart rate of 190/min. Alert the hospital 16. 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. of a team leader or a supportive team member, all of you are extremely important and all A. B. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. with most of the other team members are able They Monitor the teams performance and The endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, C. The patient meets the criteria for termination of efforts, D. The team is ventilating the patient too often (hyperventilation), A. and defibrillation while we have an IV and, an IO individual who also administers medications As the team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? Progression toward respiratory failure, B. Fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid, B. techniques. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Interchange the Ventilator and Compressor during a rhythm check. The child is in, CPR is in progress on a 10-month-old infant who was unresponsive and not breathing, with no. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. the compressor, the person who manages the, You have the individual overseeing AED/monitoring The old man performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was sent to Beigang . During postcardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? The next person is called the Time/Recorder. The patient's pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. Clinical Paper. High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. D. If pediatric pads are unavailable, it is acceptable to use adult pads. She has no obvious dependent edema, and her neck veins are flat. As you might have guessed, this team member is in charge of bringing an AED to the scene (unless one is already present) and operating the AED. 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. An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing and pink color is being evaluated. roles are and what requirements are for that, The team leader is a role that requires a 0000002556 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Foundational Facts: Resume CPR While Manual Defibrillator Is Charging; page 96], D. Ask for a new task or role Not only should everyone on the team know his or her own limitations and capabilities, but the team leader should also be aware of them. A compressor assess the patient and performs [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]. Now the person in charge of airway, they have [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? an effective team of highly trained healthcare. organized and on track. This allows the team leader to evaluate team resources and call for backup of team members when assistance is needed. And using equipment like a bag valve mask or more advanced airway adjuncts as needed. For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time for percutaneous coronary intervention? The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient has no pulse. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia). Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center. Perform needle decompression on the right chest, C. Continue to monitor and reevaluate the child, A. If BLS isn't effective, the whole resuscitation process will be ineffective as well. Mrp Case Studies Such as labored breathing, crackles throughout his lungs, and 4+ pitting edema. Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration, C. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients, D. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field, B. 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 endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, B. answer choices Pick up the bag-mask device and give it to another team member Attempt defibrillation with a 2 J/kg shock, C. Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV. B. 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