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Re-check the pulse rate first. second, inject atropine sulphate as indicated in the CPR/Facility policy.
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What is an asystole?
An asystole is an absence of systole, the inability or failure of the heart to contract.
What is the absence of contractions of the heart?
Asystole
Why give lidocaine to a pt with asystole?
lidocaine would not be used to treat asystole. source: studying for my respiratory pharmacology final exam right now
Should a school nurse report suspected child abuse?
a school nurse, or anyone who works with children is required by law to report any suspicion of child abuse. if it is found that they did not report it, they can be charged, jailed, and have their priviledge to work with or even be around children taken away.
How soon should treatment begin after meningococcemia is suspected?
Treatment should begin when the diagnosis is suspected and should not be delayed waiting for positive cultures.
What if your heart stopped beating is called what?
It is called asystole
If iron overdose is suspected what should you do?
If overdose is suspected, the patient should contact poison control and/or seek emergency medical attention immediately.
In the cardiovascular system what words means without contraction?
Asystole
Why should one become a nurse?
Someone should become a nurse because they want to. Nobody should become a nurse if they do not want to.
If neck injury is suspected what should you avoid when checking the airway?
Avoid moving the head. The head should be kept as you found it if there is a suspected neck injury.
What does a Venticular Asystole feel like?
it feels like you're dead
What user-friendly site provides detailed information on Asystole treatment?
There are several websites offering detailed information on Asystole treatments. The most popular include EMedicine, The Lancet, Medskills and EM Journal.
