Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

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

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

For non-shockable rhythms, _____ should be given as soon as possible

Hint: drug & dose

_____ should be given to patients who are in VF/pulseless VT after 3 shocks have been administered

Hint: drug & dose - not adrenaline

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

For shockable (VF/VT cardiac arrest) rhythms, _____ should be given once chest compressions have restarted after the third shock

Hint: drug & dose

If cardiac arrest is NOT witnessed, and the rhythm is shockable, give _____ shock followed by 2min of CPR

Hint: #