ACLS Review
6. What are four non-profusing heart rhythms in an adult patient?
Asystole, PEA, pulseless VT, and pulseless VF
7. In the treatment of asystole, how often can epinephrine be repeated?
Epinephrine 1mg IV every 3-5 minutes
8. What is the dose of atropine used in the treatment of stable bradycardia?
Atropine 0.5mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
10. Name five ways in which you can positively confirm ET tube placement
Direct cord visualization
End-tidal CO2
Bilateral breath sounds
CXR
Continuous capnography
Reviewed 2/28/16
Asystole, PEA, pulseless VT, and pulseless VF
7. In the treatment of asystole, how often can epinephrine be repeated?
Epinephrine 1mg IV every 3-5 minutes
8. What is the dose of atropine used in the treatment of stable bradycardia?
Atropine 0.5mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
9. What is the primary treatment for ventricular fibrillation?
Defibrillation10. Name five ways in which you can positively confirm ET tube placement
Direct cord visualization
End-tidal CO2
Bilateral breath sounds
CXR
Continuous capnography
Reviewed 2/28/16
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