Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Which area is affected in leads V1-V4?\n_____

How are basic obs (BP, HR, temp, O2 sats) altered in ACS? _____

In a STEMI, _____ should be considered if there is a 120 minute delay in being able to perform PCI

Which artery is associated with inferior myocardial infarction? _____

STEMI is diagnosed with _____ or new LBBB

Hint: ECG change

Mainstay of management for STEMI = _____ Mainstay of management for NSTEMI/unstable angina = GRACE score to determine if PCI is needed

In advanced life support drug delivery should be done through _____ (second-line) if IV access cannot be achieved

If cardiac arrest is witnessed and monitored (e.g. in cardiac cath lab/CCU), and the rhythm is shockable, give _____ shocks followed by 2 min of CPR.

In advanced life support repeate adrenaline 1mg should be given every _____-5 minutes whilst ALS continues

In advanced life support drug delivery should be done through _____ (first-line)