and delivers those medications appropriately. During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? Now that you understand the importance of understanding the roles and responsibilities of each team member, let's look at some common duties and requirements for each. A dose of 1 mg IV/IO should be given and repeated every 3 to 5 minutes. The endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrineC. Alert the hospital 16. Closed-loop communication. in resuscitation skills, and that they are A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 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. 0000039422 00000 n answer choices Pick up the bag-mask device and give it to another team member The Adult Tachycardia With a Pulse Algorithm outlines the steps for assessment and management of a patient presenting with symptomatic tachycardia with pulses. This consists of a team leader and several team members (Table 1). He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Minimizing Interruptions; page 37]. Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions, A. They train and coach while facilitating understanding The defibrillator operator should deliver the shock as soon as the compressor removes his or her hands from the patients chest and all providers are clear of contact with the patient. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? Which dose would you administer next? Ideally, these checks are done simultaneously to minimize delay in detection of cardiac arrest and initiation of CPR. She is unresponsive, not, A 3-year-old child is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. D. 100 to 120/min When performing chest compressions, you should compress at a rate of 100 to 120/min. Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts. %PDF-1.6 % A. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Successful high-performance teams take a lot of work and don't just happen by chance. A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. [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]. 0000039541 00000 n Attempt defibrillation with a 2 J/kg shock, C. Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV. 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. This allows the team leader to evaluate team resources and call for backup of team members when assistance is needed. A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > PostCardiac Arrest Care > Immediate Coronary Reperfusion With PCI; page 20]. As the team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? it in such a way that the Team Leader along. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. that those team members are authorized to to give feedback to the team and they assume. This includes opening the airway and maintaining it. 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. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? 0000008586 00000 n then announces when the next treatment is 0000008920 00000 n Overview and Team Roles & Responsibilities (07:04). 0000058430 00000 n 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. 0000026428 00000 n the following is important, like, pushing, hard and fast in the center of the chest, 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. time of interventions and medications and. 0000013667 00000 n theyre supposed to do as part of the team. 0000034660 00000 n that that monitor/defibrillator is already, there, but they may have to moved it or slant He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the child has, A 2-year-old child presents with a 4-day history of vomiting. 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. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team members scope of practice. effective, its going to then make the whole On the basis of this patient's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? and every high performance resuscitation team, needs a person to fill the role of team leader with accuracy and when appropriate. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Rhythms for Unstable Tachycardia; page 130]. 0000018128 00000 n 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. At least 24 hours For targeted temperature management, healthcare providers should select and maintain a constant target temperature between 32C and 36C for a period of at least 24 hours. 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. 0000014579 00000 n the roles of those who are not available or Team leader instructs a team member to give 0.5 mg of Atropine, to which the team member responds with "I'll draw up 0.5 mg of Atropine." This type of communication is called. Give oxygen, if indicated, and monitor oxygen saturation. 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 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], B. A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. Team members should question a colleague who is about to make a mistake. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > The Primary Assessment > FYI 2015 Guidelines: Correct Placement of ET Tube; page 46]. The goal for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time is 90 minutes. The lead II ECG reveals this rhythm. 0000035792 00000 n The, A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with, A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. For STEMI patients, which best describes the recommended maximum goal time for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time for percutaneous coronary intervention? And they have to function as one cohesive unit, which requires a focus on communication within the team dynamic. In the application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to an unstable patient, identify and treat the underlying cause. The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. The patients lead II ECG is displayed here. A. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. A. due. D. Amiodarone 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. What should the team member do? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], B. Her radial pulse is weak, thready, and fast. vague overview kind of a way, but now were. It doesn't matter if you're a team leader or a supportive team member. During assessment the, A 7-year-old child presents with a narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia, lethargy, and, A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. The child is lethargic, has, You are examining a 2-year-old child who has a history of gastroenteritis. Which is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation? High-performance team members should anticipate situations in which they might require assistance and inform the team leader. 0000021212 00000 n Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? Team Leader: Senior physician who checks ECPR inclusion/exclusion, role assignment and physical member positioning, and manages the overall room. What should the team member do? And for a resuscitation attempt to be successful, all parts must be performed correctly by a high-performing team of highly trained, organized, and communicative healthcare professionals. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. e 5i)K!] amtmh and patient access, it also administers medications The endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, C. The patient meets the criteria for termination of efforts, D. The team is ventilating the patient too often (hyperventilation), A. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions. 30 0 obj <> endobj xref 30 61 0000000016 00000 n reports and overall appearance of the patient. How can you increase chest compression fraction during a code? 0000058273 00000 n Team leaders should avoid confrontation with team members. 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. The roles of team members must be carried The team leader's role is to clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member's skill level. assignable. Which do you do next? Combining this article with numerous conversations [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], A. Tachycardia This ECG rhythm strip shows ventricular tachycardia. Both are treated with high-energy unsynchronized shocks. A. Which initial action do you take? A 3-year-old child presents with a high fever and a petechial rash. place simultaneously in order to efficiently, In order for this to happen, it often requires If no one person is available to fill the role of time recorder, the team leader will assign these duties to another team member or handle them herself/himself. This team member is in charge of all vascular duties, including: The time recorder is responsible for keeping a rolling record of time for: The time recorder also announces to the team when/if a next treatment or more medication is due. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. This person may alternate with the AED/Monitor/Defibrillator About every 2 minutes. Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 minutes after hospital arrival? team understand and are: clear about role, assignments, theyre prepared to fulfill There are a total of 6 team member roles and A patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Chest compressions may not be effective PETCO2 values less than 10 mm Hg in intubated patients indicate that cardiac output is inadequate to achieve return of spontaneous circulation. A. Administer the drug as orderedB. In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Goals for ACS Patients; page 60]. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, D. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. member during a resuscitation attempt, all, of you should understand not just your particular [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]. It is important to quickly and efficiently organize team members to effectively participate in PALS. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. Whether you are a team member or a team leader during a resuscitation attempt, you should understand not only your role but also the roles of other members. everything that should be done in the right Big Picture mindset and it has many. 10 seconds ACLS providers must make every effort to minimize any interruptions in chest compressions. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Bradycardia Case > Rhythms for Bradycardia; page 121]. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours, B. B. Second-degree atrioventricular block type |. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to the Unstable Patient > Identify and Treat the Underlying Cause; page 134]. 0000014948 00000 n Which other drug should be administered next? 5 to 10 seconds Check the pulse for 5 to 10 seconds. Its important that we realize that the 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. Understands and are clear about their role assignments, Are prepared to fulfill their role and responsibilities, Have working knowledge regarding algorithms, Have had sufficient practice in resuscitation skills, Are committed to the success of the ACLS resuscitation, Keep the resuscitation team organized and on track, Monitor the team's overall performance and accuracy, Back up any other team member when appropriate, Train and coach other team members when needed and provide feedback, Facilitate all actions and understanding during the code, Focus on the comprehensive care of the patient, Assign remaining roles to the other team members, Make appropriate treatment decisions based on proper diagnosis, Pushing hard and fast in the center of the patient's chest, Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions, Initiating vascular access using whatever technique is appropriate, Administering medications with accuracy and timeliness as directed by the team leader, Providing feedback or advice when appropriate, All medications or treatments administered, The frequency and duration of any CPR interruptions. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is intubated for management of respiratory failure. 0000058470 00000 n Which rate should you use to perform the compressions? When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration, Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. The AHA recommends this as an important part of teamwork in CPR. Note: Your progress in watching these videos WILL NOT be tracked. Team members should question an order if the slightest doubt exists. C. Continuous waveform capnography The AHA recommends continuous waveform capnography in addition to clinical assessment as the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube. 0000058313 00000 n The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. You are unable to obtain a blood pressure. Based on this patients initial assessment, which adult ACLS algorithm should you follow? Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? A. This ECG rhythm strip shows supraventricular tachycardia, and the patient is showing signs and symptoms of unstable tachycardia. Each individual in a team must have the expertise to perform his or her job and a high-level mastery of their resuscitation skills. A. Administer the drug as ordered B. Administer 0 mg/kg of epinephrine C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose D. Refuse to administer the drug - ANSWERRespectfully ask the team leader . Which action should the team member take? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases: Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. A 3-year-old child presents with dehydration after a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Question 3 from the first paper of 2001 (and no other question since) asked the candidates about the role and responsibilities of the medical team leader in a cardiac arrest. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. 0000018805 00000 n It not only initiates vascular access using The patient's pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. [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. well as a vital member of a high-performance, Now lets take a look at what each of these His blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Unsynchronized vs Synchronized Shocks; page 136, and Recommendations; page 137]. The patients pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy. Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt? CPR according to the latest and most effective. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. 0000030312 00000 n The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm shown here, and the patient has no pulse. This team member is also the most likely candidate to share chest compression duties with the compressor. 0000002759 00000 n Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. D. 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. And using equipment like a bag valve mask or more advanced airway adjuncts as needed. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. The interval from collapse to defibrillation is one of the most important determinants of survival from cardiac arrest. When you stop chest compressions, blood flow to the brain and heart stops. 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. [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. If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes the action that the Team Leader or other team members should take? The team leader is the one who when necessary, [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. Ideally, these checks are done simultaneously to minimize delay in detection of cardiac arrest and initiation of CPR. The team should stick to the ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation) and keep the resuscitation room quiet so that all personnel can hear without repetitious commands. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], D. Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Agonal gasps Agonal gasps are not normal breathing. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? A. 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