However, a Code Blue in a hospital may bring dozens of responders/providers to a patient's room. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Ask for a new task or role. C. 32C to 36C 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. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Refuse to administer the drug A This team member may be the person who brings [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Management of Respiratory Arrest > Critical Concepts: Avoiding Excessive Ventilation; page 47], A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. 0000002759 00000 n Which initial action do you 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. 0000023143 00000 n Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? 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. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes, B. Which is the appropriate treatment? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Unsynchronized vs Synchronized Shocks; page 136, and Recommendations; page 137], A. All members of a resuscitation team are equal, and each plays a vital role in any team resuscitation scenario. and speak briefly about what each role is, We talked a bit about the team leader in a Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. [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]. 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. Now the person in charge of airway, they have During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? [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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Basic Airway Adjuncts: Oropharyngeal Airway > Technique of OPA Insertion; page 51], C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present, D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions Follow each shock immediately with CPR, beginning with chest compressions. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Managing Unstable Tachycardia: The Tachycardia Algorithm > Overview; page 132]. He is unresponsive and not, A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. This can occur sooner if the compressor suffers 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 child has received high-quality CPR, 2 shocks, A 3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and high-quality CPR is in progress. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? The airway manager is in charge of all aspects concerning the patient's airway. Establish IV access C. Review the patient's history D. Treat hypertension A. 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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min. A. Its important that we realize that the This person can change positions with the A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 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. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the doseD. 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. [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]. If 2 rescuers are present for the resuscitation attempt of an infant or child, use a compression-to-ventilation ratio of _____. and operates the AED/monitor or defibrillator. By receiving a clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member heard and understood the message. A. Administer the drug as ordered B. Administer 0 mg/kg of epinephrine C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose D. Refuse to administer the drug - ANSWERRespectfully ask the team leader . And in certain cases they may already find D. 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. The team leader is required to have a big-picture mindset. Which other drug should be administered next? Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? Specifically , at a cardiac arrest the leader should: Follow current resuscitation guidelines or explain a reason for any significant deviation from standard protocols. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. 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. The team leader's role is to clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member's skill level. Which immediate postcardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for this patient? 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. The next person is called the Time/Recorder. This consists of a team leader and several team members (Table 1). 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. A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. Teamwork and leadership training have been shown to improve subsequent team performance during resuscitation and have recently been included in guidelines for advanced life support courses. Check the pulse immediately after defibrillation, C. Use an AED to monitor the patients rhythm, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges Shortening the interval between the last compression and the shock by even a few seconds can improve shock success (defibrillation and return of spontaneous circulation). He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Chest compressions may not be effective, B. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Team leaders should avoid confrontation with team members. Constructive interven-tion is necessary but should be done tactfully. Which is the appropriate treatment? The first rhythm, A 3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and a resuscitation attempt is in progress. 0000026428 00000 n 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. 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. 0000014177 00000 n Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Ill draw up 0.5 mg of atropine. When communicating with high-performance team members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. out in a proficient manner based on the skills. It is unlikely to ever appear again. an effective team of highly trained healthcare. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? The child is in, CPR is in progress on a 10-month-old infant who was unresponsive and not breathing, with no. The initial impression reveals an, What is the appropriate fluid bolus to administer for a child with hypovolemic shock with. It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. 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? Here, we briefly review the literature on the outcomes of IHCA in the COVID-19 era. Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. Which is the appropriate treatment? and a high level of mastery of resuscitation. 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 > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > PostCardiac Arrest Care > Immediate Coronary Reperfusion With PCI; page 20], A. 0000013667 00000 n successful delivery of high performance resuscitation The purpose of these teams is to improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. Administration of epinephrine 1 mg IV push, Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. Assign most tasks to the more experienced team members, D. Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, C. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. 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