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How do you ventilate a cardiac arrest patient with advanced cardiac airway in place?
deliver ventilations over 1 second every 6 to 8 seconds
What is code 2 at hospital?
Code 2 is an alert at the hospital that someone or a patient is dying of cardiac arrest. Available Advanced Cardiac Life Support teams are then sent to the area to assist/resuscitate the patient.
What is the highest priority in advanced cardiac life support algorithm for an asystolic patient?
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What is the proper ventilation rate for a patient in cardiac arrest who has a advanced airway in place?
One breath every 5 seconds
What happens when you perform early CPR on a child in cardiac arrest?
Yes, once you have confirmed that someone does have a pulse and is not breathing (or breathing abnormally), you should immediately call emergency services and begin CPR until help arrives. Early CPR is essential in increasing the chance of survival of someone in cardiac arrest.
What is patient receiving t-pa cardiac tissue reperfusion will result in?
cardiac dysrhythmias
What happens if you shock a patient in asystole?
If a patient is in asystole (flatline), shocking them with a defibrillator will not be effective because there is no electrical activity in the heart to reset. It is important to follow advanced cardiac life support protocols and administer appropriate medications and interventions for asystole.
Should the single fist thrust ever be used on a cardiac patient prior to CPR?
NO: A single blow to the chest of a cardiac patient should not be used
How can you revive a patient from cardiac arrest?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the most effective treatment for cardiac arrest.
How will a patient be treated after a heart-lung transplantation?
The patient will be treated in the intensive care unit upon completion of the surgery, and cardiac monitoring will be continued. Medications for cardiac support will be continued until cardiac function stabilizes.
What exercise is recommended after a patient completes a cardiac rehabilitation program?
Once discharged from the hospital, the patient works with his cardiac team to create an individual exercise plan.
What does a patient have to do during cardiac rehab?
There are many activities that a patient has to do during cardiac rehab. Some of these activities help improve cardiovascular health, such as as running, and daily exercise activities
