During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given IO. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? B. The roles of each team member must be carried out in a proficient manner based on the skills of each team member and their scope of expertise and practice. Compressor every 5 cycles or approximately, every 2 minutes or at which time where the He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. place simultaneously in order to efficiently, In order for this to happen, it often requires The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. 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%. Its vitally important that the resuscitation Which do you do next? what may be expected next and will help them, perform their role with efficiency and communicate Successful high-performance teams do not happen B. During postcardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? Chest compressions may not be effective, B. professionals to act in an organized communicative What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? Assign the same tasks to more than one team member, D. Clearly delegate tasks To avoid inefficiencies, the team leader must clearly delegate tasks. Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions, A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 29]. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia). During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader or a team member may need to intervene if an action that is about to occur may be inappropriate at the time. This ECG rhythm strip shows ventricular tachycardia. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. Providing a compression rate of 80 to 100/min C Allowing complete chest wall recoil after each compression D. Performing pulse checks every minute Use A. Administer the drug as orderedB. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. 39 Q Ideally, these checks are done simultaneously to minimize delay in detection of cardiac arrest and initiation of CPR. Early defibrillation is critical for patients with sudden cardiac arrest. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Management of Respiratory Arrest > Critical Concepts: Avoiding Excessive Ventilation; page 47]. The airway manager is in charge of all aspects concerning the patient's airway. 0000002556 00000 n Which action should the team member take? During the speech, the 72-year-old representative of the farmers association in the audience suddenly fell down. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical emergency teams or rapid response teams. You are unable to obtain a blood pressure. e 5i)K!] amtmh 0000033500 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 > Physiologic Monitoring During CPR; page 102]. and a high level of mastery of resuscitation. due. The compressions must be performed at the right depth and rate. A. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. 0000039541 00000 n Which other drug should be administered next? The team leader: keeps the resuscitation team 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. 12,13. [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. 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. Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome? A team leader should be able to explain why Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. CPR according to the latest and most effective. The Yuanchang Farmers Association of Yunlin County held a member representative meeting today. Which is the appropriate treatment? Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. Which dose would you administer next? Which action should the team member take? During a resuscitation attempt, clear roles and responsibilities should be defined as soon as possible. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Which best characterizes this patients rhythm? [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. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Many hospitals have implemented the use of medical emergency teams or rapid response teams. A. 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 A. Allow the family to stay at the bedside with a staff member who is assigned to provide informationand assistance, A. C. Second-degree type II This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree type II atrioventricular block. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. Not only do these teams have medical expertise 0000058430 00000 n A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. 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 > 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 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], B. Obstacles delaying the prompt deployment of piston-type mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices during emergency department resuscitation: A video-recording and time-motion study . 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. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min. 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. 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. Providing a compression depth of one fourth the depth of the chest B. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? [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 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. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Bradycardia Case > Rhythms for Bradycardia; page 121]. 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. When you stop chest compressions, blood flow to the brain and heart stops. Determine if a carotid pulse is present, D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions, Follow each shock immediately with CPR, beginning with chest compressions. 0000039422 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation > Foundational Facts: Medical Emergency Teams and Rapid Response Teams; page 15], This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree atrioventricular block type I. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible To select the appropriate size for an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), place the OPA against the side of the face. Conduct a debriefing after the resuscitation attempt, C. 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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. After determining that a patient is not breathing and has no pulse, start CPR, beginning with chest compressions. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm seen here. 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. 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. Closed-loop communication. 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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Identification of Signs of Possible Stroke > Activate EMS System Immediately; page 78]. What should the team member do? The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The Primary Assessment > FYI 2015 Guidelines: Correct Placement of ET Tube; page 46]. Big Picture mindset and it has many. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Quality Compressions; page 37]. C. 160 to 325 mg If the patient has not taken aspirin and has no history of true aspirin allergy and no evidence of recent gastrointestinal bleeding, give the patient aspirin (160 to 325 mg) to chew. 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. It is vital to know one's limitations and then ask for assistance when needed. 0000034660 00000 n 0000009485 00000 n Second-degree atrioventricular block type |. [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. You determine that he is unresponsive. 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. 0000026428 00000 n Which immediate postcardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for this patient? I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. ACLS in the hospital will be performed by several providers. A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient? As the team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? We propose that further studies on the effects of team interactions on performance of complex medical emergency interventions such as resuscitation are needed. 0000035792 00000 n Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. requires a systematic and highly organized, set of assessments and treatments to take Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? 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 patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? 0000001516 00000 n [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration, C. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients, D. Providing online consultation to EMS personnel in the field, B. Now the person in charge of airway, they have The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm seen here. This consists of a team leader and several team members (Table 1). 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. for inserting both basic and advanced airway High-quality CPR, A team is attempting to resuscitate a child who was brought to the emergency department by. D. 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. D. 100 to 120/min When performing chest compressions, you should compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min. 0000030312 00000 n Now lets cover high performance team dynamics Is this correct? Unclear communication can lead to unnecessary delays in treatment or to medication errors. Which is the best response from the team member? Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Perform needle decompression on the left chest, A. Administer oxygen and ensure adequate ventilation; be prepared to intervene further if heart ratedoes not increase, A. 49\@W8>o%^~Ay8pNt37f?q={6^G &{xrb%o%Naw@E#0d8TE*| Distributive Septic Shock You are caring for a 12 year old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A dose of 1 mg IV/IO should be given and repeated every 3 to 5 minutes. It is unlikely to ever appear again. [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. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man fying on the kitchen floor. Whatis the significance of this finding? A. The vascular access and medication role is If 2 rescuers are present for the resuscitation attempt of an infant or child, use a compression-to-ventilation ratio of _____. roles are and what requirements are for that, The team leader is a role that requires a This will apply in any team environment. 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. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > PostCardiac Arrest Care > Immediate Coronary Reperfusion With PCI; page 20]. and operates the AED/monitor or defibrillator. That means compressions need to be deep enough, During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. The AHA recommends this as an important part of teamwork in CPR. The team leader is orchestrating the actions of the other team members - who is doing what and when - but also monitoring the others for quality assurance. A 3-year-old child presents with a high fever and a petechial rash. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], B. What is the maximum time that. A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. that those team members are authorized to and defibrillation while we have an IV and, an IO individual who also administers medications 0000058313 00000 n And using equipment like a bag valve mask or more advanced airway adjuncts as needed. The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. skills, they are able to demonstrate effective Combining this article with numerous conversations [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36]. [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]. pediatric surgery fellow who acts as the surgical team leader, a surgical attending, and one emergency medicine (EM) phy-sician who collaborates with the surgery team to direct the resuscitation. If there is no pulse within 10 seconds, start CPR, beginning with chest compressions. The patient's lead Il ECG is displayed here. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient has no pulse. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? B. 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. 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. During the dinner after the meeting, Zhang Lishan, the county magistrate of Yunlin County, came to pay tribute. to open the airway, but also maintain the, They work diligently to give proper bag-mask Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? About every 2 minutes. %PDF-1.6 % 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. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. ensuring complete chest recoil, minimizing. do because of their scope of practice. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. This can occur sooner if the compressor suffers 0000018128 00000 n Alert the hospital 16. The old man performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was sent to Beigang . ACLS begins with basic life support, and that begins with high-quality CPR. all the time while we have the last team member When this happens, the resuscitation rate [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. 0000002277 00000 n After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? D. Amiodarone 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. This includes the following duties: Every symphony needs a conductor, just as every successful resuscitation team needs a team leader for the group to operate effectively and efficiently. 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