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Is cardiac tamponade considered serious?
Cardiac tamponade is a serious medical emergency and must be treated immediately.
What is CPR known for?
CPR is known for saving lives during a cardiac emergency and is the second link in the cardiac chain of survival.
What do smooth muscles and cardiac muscles have in common?
What cardiac and smooth muscle has in common is that they are both involuntary.
What is ECC as it relates to first aid?
ECC stands for emergency cardiac care or some call it emergency cardiovascular care.
What would you ues CPR or a defibrillator?
Use both CPR and a defibrillator in a cardiac emergency.
What would the role of an enrolled nurse be when an emergency response team is called on the ward for a cardiac arrest situation?
what is the roll of an E.N in an emergency situation
Is it unlawful not to yield the right of way to an ambulance?
Yes. You are required to yield to any emergency vehicle with active emergency indicators (flashing lights, sirens, etc).
What are the common problems with indicators?
The most common problems that will cause your indicators not to work correctly are: Flasher unit faulty One or more of the globes have blown Loose connection
What is the emergency treatment of hypokalemia?
In emergency situations, when severe hypokalemia is suspected, the patient should be put on a cardiac monitor, and respiratory status should be assessed.
When do you use AED pads?
The pads are used in a cardiac emergency with the AED to supply the shock, if required.
How will you notify the children and adults of an emergency?
Children suffer respiratory emergencies that develop into cardiac emergencies.
Can calcium carbonate be given intravenously?
yes, during emergency like sudden cardiac arrest
