They record the frequency and duration of He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. whatever technique required for successful. However, a Code Blue in a hospital may bring dozens of responders/providers to a patient's room. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. The endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, B. A. Now lets cover high performance team dynamics Which action should the team member take? A. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. Alert the hospital 16. 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. organized and on track. 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. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? [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]. 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. The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? 0000008920 00000 n Which of the, A mother brings her 7-year-old child to the emergency department. Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? [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. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. D. 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. 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. Address the . 0000002318 00000 n Administration of epinephrine 1 mg IV push, Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. A 7-year-old child presents in pulseless arrest. After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. A. During the speech, the 72-year-old representative of the farmers association in the audience suddenly fell down. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Quality Compressions; page 37]. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? His blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%. Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 0000005612 00000 n Chest compressions Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team members scope of practice. successful delivery of high performance resuscitation [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], B. :r(@G ')vu3/ IY8)cOY{]Yv$?KO% To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? The Resuscitation Team. to see it clearly. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Identification of Signs of Possible Stroke > Activate EMS System Immediately; page 78]. The patient's pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. Which immediate postcardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for this patient? 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. The compressions must be performed at the right depth and rate. A dose of 1 mg IV/IO should be given and repeated every 3 to 5 minutes. do because of their scope of practice. 0000021518 00000 n effective, its going to then make the whole Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min. I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. roles are and what requirements are for that, The team leader is a role that requires a 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. %PDF-1.6 % 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. Which is the appropriate treatment? 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 [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > CT Scan: Hemorrhage or No Hemorrhage > Introduction; page 84]. [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. This consists of a team leader and several team members (Table 1). 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 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The patients lead II ECG is displayed here. CPR is initiated. A. Allow the family to stay at the bedside with a staff member who is assigned to provide informationand assistance, A. A. Closed-loop communication. 0000002277 00000 n [ BLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Team . all the time while we have the last team member During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0 mg/kg to be given 10. and they focus on comprehensive patient care. Which is the significance of this finding? Try to limit interruptions in chest compressions (eg, defibrillation and rhythm analysis) to no longer than 10 seconds. His blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%. Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? The child is lethargic, has, You are examining a 2-year-old child who has a history of gastroenteritis. answer choices Pick up the bag-mask device and give it to another team member Action the team leader or other team members should do if a team member is about to make a mistake during resuscitation attempt. The interval from collapse to defibrillation is one of the most important determinants of survival from cardiac arrest. based on proper diagnosis and interpretation, of the patients signs and symptoms including Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases: Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67], B. 0000002858 00000 n role but the roles of the other resuscitation, This will help each team member anticipate Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. Check the patients breathing and pulse, B. During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrineC. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The BLS Assessment > Ventilation and Pulse Check; page 46]. 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. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? and defibrillation while we have an IV and, an IO individual who also administers medications This allows the team leader to evaluate team resources and call for backup of team members when assistance is needed. The airway manager is in charge of all aspects concerning the patient's airway. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient has no pulse. Acute coronary syndrome Acute life-threatening complications of acute coronary syndromes include ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia, symptomatic bradycardias, and unstable tachycardias. 0000023787 00000 n CPR being delivered needs to be effective. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? ACLS in the hospital will be performed by several providers. Big Picture mindset and it has many. [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], D. Performed 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 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. 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). Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Approach to Stroke Care > Goals of Stroke Care; page 76]. A 3-year-old child presents with dehydration after a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts. 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. it in such a way that the Team Leader along. Give adenosine 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push, D. IV fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg normal saline, A. 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 treatment approach is best for this patient? 0000008586 00000 n 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. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is included in the algorithm because it is treated as ventricular fibrillation. Team members should question an order if the slightest doubt exists. The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > PostCardiac Arrest Care > Immediate Coronary Reperfusion With PCI; page 20], A. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg presents with the lead II ECG rhythm shown here. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. 0000021888 00000 n [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. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm seen here. 0000030312 00000 n B. By receiving a clear response and eye contact, the team leader confirms that the team member heard and understood the message. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Caution: Agonal Gasps; page 35]. Now let's look at the roles and responsibilities of each. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The Timer/Recorder team member records the Here, we briefly review the literature on the outcomes of IHCA in the COVID-19 era. 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. Ideally, these checks are done simultaneously to minimize delay in detection of cardiac arrest and initiation of CPR. When you know the roles and responsibilities of each team member, you can anticipate what's coming next, which will increase the ability of the team to communicate, improve the efficiency and performance of the resuscitation, and the chances for the patient to have a positive outcome. Her radial pulse is weak, thready, and fast. 0000009485 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High- Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. Which would you have done first if the patient had not gone into ventricular fibrillation? To assess CPR quality, which should you do? [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]. everything that should be done in the right 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. 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? The old man performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was sent to Beigang . Now the person in charge of airway, they have Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. time of interventions and medications and. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. 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 leader should state early on that they are assuming the role of team leader. Its the team leader who has the responsibility If BLS isn't effective, the whole resuscitation process will be ineffective as well. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The Primary Assessment > FYI 2015 Guidelines: Correct Placement of ET Tube; page 46]. Blood pressure is, During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1. During the dinner after the meeting, Zhang Lishan, the county magistrate of Yunlin County, came to pay tribute. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, B. and operates the AED/monitor or defibrillator. The patient's lead Il ECG is displayed here. As the team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? They are a sign of cardiac arrest. Which assessment step is most important now? Based on this patients initial assessment, which adult ACLS algorithm should you follow? Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke within 25 minutes of hospital arrival? When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. 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. accuracy while backing up team members when. interruptions in compressions and communicates. 0000005079 00000 n Which is the best response from the team member? 0000014948 00000 n In the initial hours of an acute coronary syndrome, aspirin is absorbed better when chewed than when swallowed. [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], B. [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. Team members should State the vital signs every 5 minutes or with any change in the monitored parameters State when procedures and medications are completed What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations? Constructive interven-tion is necessary but should be done tactfully. A 3-year-old child presents with a high fever and a petechial rash. The Role of Team Leader. You see, every symphony needs a conductor The complexity of advanced resuscitation attempts 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. 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. High-quality CPR is in, A pulseless 6-week-old infant arrives in the emergency department, and high-quality CPR is in, A 6-month-old infant is unresponsive and not breathing. committed to the success of the ACLS resuscitation. with most of the other team members are able Chest compressions may not be effective, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > EMS Assessment, Care, and Hospital Preparation > Administer Oxygen and Drugs; page 65]. Specifically , at a cardiac arrest the leader should: Follow current resuscitation guidelines or explain a reason for any significant deviation from standard protocols. The childs mother says the infant has not been, A 3-month-old infant presents with lethargy and a 3-day history of vomiting, diarrhea, and poor, A 3-year-old child is unresponsive, gasping, and has no detectable pulse. After determining that a patient is not breathing and has no pulse, start CPR, beginning with chest compressions. 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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to the Unstable Patient > Identify and Treat the Underlying Cause; page 134]. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Give epinephrine as soon as IV/IO access become available. techniques. Resuscitation Roles. 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. The goal for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time is 90 minutes. 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. In the community (outside a health care facility), the first rescuer on the scene may be performing CPR alone. 10 seconds ACLS providers must make every effort to minimize any interruptions in chest compressions. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. Code Leader: Senior resident/nursing lead responsible for reviewing ECPR criteria, ensuring CPR quality metrics, mechanical CPR device placement, and run ACLS (if applicable) Airway physician: Places definitive airway when . 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. 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 > 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. B. [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. Which initial action do you take? A. Which do you do next? 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. The interval from collapse to defibrillation is one of the most important determinants of survival from cardiac arrest. 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