ACLS ALGORHYTHMS

ACLS ALGORHYT HMS / ME

10 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

Cards In This Set

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Pulseless V-Fib/V-Tach
Assess ABCs Open Airway - Give 2 breaths and O2 CPR Attach Monitor STOP CPR, CLEAR AND DEFIB 200J (360mono) CPR - 2mins Start IV - give EPI 1mg or Vasopressin 40u ASSESS RHYTHM STOP CPR, CLEAR AND DEFIB 200J (360mono) RESUME CPR Lidocaine 1-1.5mg/kg (r .5-.75 up to 3mg q5-10) ASSESS RHYTHM Repeat
ASYSTOLE/PEA
Assess ABCs Open Airway and 2 breaths CPR 30:2 Monitor and Assess rhythm resume CPR and Start IV EPI 1mg or vasopressin 40u Atropine 1mg ASSESS RHYTHM RESUME CPR or go to respective algorhythm EPI 1mg
SYMPTOMATIC BRADYCARDIA (narrow)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor Atropine .5mg (rpt q 3-5 max 3mg Transcutaneous pacing Dopamine (2-10mcg/kg/min) or Epi (2-10mcg/min)
SYMPTOMATIC BRADYCARDIA (wide)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor Transcutaneous Pacing Dopamine (2-10mcg/kg/min) or Epi (2-10mcg/min)
NARROW QRS TACHYCARDIA (stable)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor, 12 Lead EKG Vagal Maneuvers Adenosine 6-12-12 if no conversion verapamil or cardizem
NARROW QRS TACHYCARDIA (UNSTABLE)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor, 12 Lead EKG consider Adenosine (dont delay cardiovert) Cardioversion 50-100-200-300-360
WIDE QRS TACHYCARDIA (STABLE)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor, 12 lead EKG If possible SVT with Aberancy give Adenosine if Monomorphic VT of unknown origin - give amiodarone 150mg over 10min
WIDE QRS TACHYCARDIA (UNSTABLE)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor, 12 Lead EKG Immediate Cardioversion 100-200-300-360
IRREGULAR TACHYCARDIA (stable)
ABCs IV, O2, Monitor, 12 Lead EKG CN to receiving facility and transport
IRREGULAR TACHYCARDIA (unstable)
ABCs IV,O2, Monitor, 12 Lead EKG cardioversion A-Flutter - 50-100-200-300-360 A-Fib - 100-200-300-360