It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. They record the frequency and duration of Establish IV access C. Review the patient's history D. Treat hypertension A. During a resuscitation attempt, clear roles and responsibilities should be defined as soon as possible. C. Administration of amiodarone 150 mg IM, Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. 0000026428 00000 n Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. 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. Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation > Foundational Facts: Medical Emergency Teams and Rapid Response Teams; page 15]. 0000009298 00000 n 0000028374 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases: Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? A. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy. 0000002556 00000 n Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units, B. A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is intubated for management of respiratory failure. Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. Which best describes an action taken by the Team Leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt? Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. Which would you have done first if the patient had not gone into ventricular fibrillation? [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 goal for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time is 90 minutes. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader asks you to administer an initial dose of Epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given IO. there are no members that are better than. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], A. Tachycardia This ECG rhythm strip shows ventricular tachycardia. 0000037074 00000 n 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. Each individual in a team must have the expertise to perform his or her job and a high-level mastery of their resuscitation skills. 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. This consists of a team leader and several team members (Table 1). A compressor assess the patient and performs The mother states that the, An intubated 5-year-old child who was in a motor vehicle collision becomes increasingly more, A 2-year-old child with a 2-day history of a barking cough presents with audible stridor on, A 3-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of nausea and vomiting. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. C. Administration of adenosine 6 mg IV push, D. Administration of epinephrine 1 mg IV push, A. Defibrillation Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. 0000014177 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 > Shock and Vasopressors; page 99], A. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical emergency teams or rapid response teams. Which action should the team member take? The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team member's scope of practice. ventilation and they are also responsible. 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. ACLS in the hospital will be performed by several providers. B. D. If pediatric pads are unavailable, it is acceptable to use adult pads. 0000018504 00000 n 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 team member thinks he heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV. 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. The childs ECG shows the rhythm below. Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome? While you are performing CPR on an infant in cardiac arrest at a doctors office, a second, A 12-year-old child suddenly collapses while playing sports. Which action should the team member take? A. Administer IV medications only when delivering breaths, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Managing Unstable Tachycardia: The Tachycardia Algorithm > Overview; page 132]. B. You are performing chest compressions during an adult resuscitation attempt. He is unresponsive and not, A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. [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. D. Supraventricular tachycardia with ischemic chest pain, A. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Quality Compressions; page 37]. The roles of team members must be carried A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mmHg presents with the lead II ECG rhythm shown here. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Approach to Stroke Care > Goals of Stroke Care; page 76]. Which assessment step is most important now? The lead II ECG reveals this rhythm. 0000040016 00000 n of a team leader or a supportive team member, all of you are extremely important and all [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Unsynchronized vs Synchronized Shocks; page 136, and Recommendations; page 137], A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm, B. The patients lead II ECG is displayed here. The interval from collapse to defibrillation is one of the most important determinants of survival from cardiac arrest. This ECG rhythm strip shows supraventricular tachycardia, and the patient is showing signs and symptoms of unstable tachycardia. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Alert the hospital Prearrival notification allows the hospital to prepare to evaluate and manage the patient effectively. The next person is called the AED/Monitor D. 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. and effective manner. A. 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. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0 mg/kg to be given 10. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center. They Monitor the teams performance and 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. 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. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. due. The. Only when they tell you that they are fatigued, B. Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Now lets cover high performance team dynamics Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, D. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. Both are treated with high-energy unsynchronized shocks. and they focus on comprehensive patient care. About every 2 minutes Switch compressors about every 2 minutes, or earlier if they are fatigued. Its important that we realize that the This includes all facets of the rescue attempt - when chest compressions begin, when the first shock is executed, what drugs are being administered and when, etc. And in certain cases they may already find The team leader is required to have a big picture mindset. Successful high-performance teams take a lot of work and don't just happen by chance. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? accuracy while backing up team members when. Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but appearing ill, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. The purpose of these teams is to improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia). Compressor is showing signs of fatigue and. 0000002277 00000 n He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. 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. A. Her radial pulse is weak, thready, and fast. The team leader has a responsibility to ensure that all team members are playing their individual role to the best of their abilities, and this includes doing things the right way at the right times. You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. Chest compressions may not be effective, B. leader should primarily focus on team management rather than interventional skills during a resuscitation attempt, regardless of neonatal, pediatric, or adult situations. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The Primary Assessment > FYI 2015 Guidelines: Correct Placement of ET Tube; page 46]. I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. [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]. A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. Low-energy shocks should always be delivered as synchronized shocks to avoid precipitating ventricular fibrillation. If 2 rescuers are present for the resuscitation attempt of an infant or child, use a compression-to-ventilation ratio of _____. B. A. 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. The ILCOR supports a team structure with each provider assuming a specific role during the resuscitation. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. The Adult Tachycardia With a Pulse Algorithm outlines the steps for assessment and management of a patient presenting with symptomatic tachycardia with pulses. It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. Administration of epinephrine 1 mg IV push, Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. Which initial action do you take? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > EMS Assessment, Care, and Hospital Preparation > Administer Oxygen and Drugs; page 65]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Rhythms for Unstable Tachycardia; page 130]. Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. 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. Pro Tip #2: It's important to understand how important high-quality CPR is to the overall resuscitation effort. 12,13. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 29]. 0000030312 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: Pulseless Electrical Activity Case > Managing PEA: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > Administer Epinephrine; page 111]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], B. 30 0 obj <> endobj xref 30 61 0000000016 00000 n For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for first medical contact-to-balloon inflation time for percutaneous coronary intervention? Respiratory support is necessary for infants that are bradycardic, have inadequate breathing, or demonstrate signs of respiratory distress. The best time to switch positions is after five cycles of CPR, or roughly two minutes. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Identification of Signs of Possible Stroke > Activate EMS System Immediately; page 78], C. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG The 12-lead ECG is at the center of the decision pathway in the management of ischemic chest discomfort and is the only means of identifying STEMI. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the doseD. 0000004212 00000 n assignable. As successful resuscitation rates increase, so do the chances that the patient receives the best chance for a positive, long-term outcome. interruptions in compressions and communicates. To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? 12mg Adenosine is indicated for most forms of stable narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia. She is alert, with no. member during a resuscitation attempt, all, of you should understand not just your particular During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? The ILCOR guidelines for ACLS highlight the importance of effective team dynamics during resuscitation. High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. A. If the patient became apneic and pulseless but the rhythm remained the same, which would take the highest priority? By receiving a clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member heard and understood the message. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient has no pulse. The airway manager is in charge of all aspects concerning the patient's airway. Here, and the patient had not gone into ventricular fibrillation Prearrival notification allows the Prearrival. 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