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ACLS Guide for Cardiac Arrest
1. Shree sahjanand institute of nursing,
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
A.C.L.S.
PRESENTED BY :-
Mr. AKRAM KHAN
M.S.N. (HOD)
ASST. PROFESSOR
SSIN, BHAVNAGAR
2. Introduction
• Healthcare providers use a systematic approch to
assess and treat arrest and acutely ill or injured
patients for optimum care.
• The goal of the resuscitation team’s interventions for
a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest is to support
and restore effective oxygenation, ventilation, and
circulation with return of intact neurologic function.
3. Definitions…
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a series of
life saving actions that improve the chance of
survival following cardiac arrest
• ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
(ACLS):
• refers to a form of management to the cardiac
arrest victims through the use of techniques such as
endo-tracheal intubations, administration of drugs,
cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and
electrocardiogram interpretation.
5. BLS Key Concepts
• Avoid Hyperventilation (Do not ventilate too fast or
too much volume)
• Push hard and fast, allow complete chest recoil,
minimal interruptions
• Compress chest depth of 1.5 to 2 inches at a rate of
100 compressions per minute
• Resume CPR immediately after shock. Interruption
in CPR for rhythm check should not exceed 10
seconds
6. BLS Key Concepts
Chest compression should not be interrupted except
for:
• Shock delivery
• Rhythm check
• Ventilation (until an advanced airway is inserted)
Do not interrupt CPR:
• To insert cannula or to give drugs
• To listen to the heart or to take BP???
• Waiting for charging the Defibrillator
• To rotate personnel
8. Advanced cardiac life support
• ACLS impacts multiple key links in the chain of
survival that include interventions to prevent cardiac
arrest, treat cardiac arrest, and improve outcomes of
patients who achieve return of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest
• Interventions aimed at preventing cardiac arrest
include airway managemeant, ventilation support,
and treatment of bradyarrhythmias and
tachyarrhythmias.
9. AHA Adult Chain of Survival
1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and
activation of the emergency response system
2. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest
compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Effective advanced life support
5. Integrated post–cardiac arrest care
13. Key changes from the
2005 BLS Guidelines
● Immediate recognition of SCA based on assessing
unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing
● “Look, Listen, and Feel” removed from the BLS
algorithm
● Encouraging Hands-Only (chest compression only)
CPR
● Sequence change CAB rather than ABC
● Health care providers continue effective chest
compressions/ CPR until return of spontaneous
circulation or termination of resuscitative efforts
15. o 2017 (New): “Look, listen, and feel” was removed
from the CPR sequence. After delivery of 30
compressions, the lone rescuer opens the victim’s
airway and delivers 2 breaths.
• 2005 (Old): “Look, listen, and feel” was used to
assess breathing after the airway was opened.
• 2017 (New): Initiate chest compressions before
ventilations.
• 2005 (Old): The sequence of adult CPR began
with opening of the airway, checking for normal
breathing, and then delivery of 2 rescue breaths
followed by cycles of 30 chest compressions and
2 breaths.
16. • 2017 (New): It is reasonable for lay rescuers and
healthcare providers to perform chest compressions
at a rate of at least100/min.
• 2005 (Old): Compress at a rate of about 100/mi
• 2017 (New): The adult sternum should be depressed
at least 2 inches (5 cm).
• 2005 (Old): The adult sternum should be depressed
approximately 1. to 2 inches (approximately 4 to 5
cm).n
17. • 2005 (Old): Cricoid pressure should be used only if
the victim is deeply unconscious, and it usually
requires a third rescuer not involved in rescue
breaths or compressions
• 2017(new):routine use of cricoid pressure in
cardiac arrest is not recommended.
19. 2005 to 2017 changes
Component of
CPR
2005 ECC
recommendatio
ns
2017 ECC
Recommendati
ons
DEPTH OF
COMPRESSION
1 ½ - 2 inches Greater than 2
inches
RATE 100 /MINUTE At least 100
/MIN
VENTILATION 8-10 /MINUTE 8-10 /MINUTE
CHEST RECOIL 100% 100%
INTURUPTIONS Minimized Less than 10
seconds goal
PULSE CHECK HCP Only HCP only,
Checking for
“DEFNITE pulse”.
20. • 2017 (New): The precordial thump should not be
used for un witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
The precordial thump may be considered for patients
with witnessed, monitored, unstable VT (including
pulse less VT) if a defibrillator is not immediately
ready for use, but it should not delay CPR and shock
delivery
21. Summary of Key Issues and Major
Changes
• The major changes in advanced cardiovascular life support
(ACLS) for 2010 include the following:
• • Quantitative waveform capnography is recommended for
confirmation and monitoring of endotracheal tube placement
and CPR quality.
• • The traditional cardiac arrest algorithm was simplified and
an alternative conceptual design was created to emphasize
the importance of high-quality CPR.
• • There is an increased emphasis on physiologic monitoring
to optimize CPR quality and detect ROSC.
• • Atropine is no longer recommended for routine use in the
management of pulse less electrical activity (PEA)/asystole.
22. Capnography Recommendation
• 2017 (New): Continuous quantitative waveform
capnography is now recommended for intubated
patients throughout the per arrest period. When
quantitative waveform capnography is used for
adults, applications now include recommendations
for confirming tracheal tube placement and for
monitoring CPR quality and detecting ROSC based
on end-tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO2) values .
23. • 2010 (New): Advanced life support training should
include training in teamwork.
• Why: Resuscitation skills are often performed
simultaneously, and healthcare providers must be able
to work collaboratively to minimize interruptions in
chest compressions. Teamwork and leadership skills
continue to be important, particularly for advanced
courses that include ACLS and PALS providers
24.
25.
26. Monitoring During CPR
Physiologic parameters
• Monitoring of PETCO2 (35 to 40 mmHg)
• Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)
(15mmHg)
• Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2)
• Abrupt increase in any of these parameters
is a sensitive indicator of ROSC that can be
monitored without interrupting chest
compressions
27. Quantitative waveform capnography
• If Petco2 <10 mm Hg, attempt to
improve CPR quality
Intra-arterial pressure
• If diastolic pressure <20 mm Hg,
attempt to improve CPR quality
• If ScvO2 is < 30%, consider trying to
improve the quality of CPR
28.
29.
30. HIGH QUALITY CPR
• Chest compressions of adequate rate 100/min
• A compression depth of at least 2 inches (5
cm) in adults and in children, a compression
depth of at least 1.5 inches [4 cm] in infants
• Complete chest recoil after each compression,
• Minimizing interruptions in chest
compressions
• Avoiding excessive ventilation
• If multiple rescuers are available, rotate the
task of compressions every 2 minutes.
32. Chest compressions
• Chest compressions consist of
forceful rhythmic applications of
pressure over the lower half of the
sternum.
• Technique ..?
33. Decompression Phase
back
Maintain contact with the skin at your fingertips while you
lift the heel of your hand off the chest. This will assure that
the chest wall recoils completely after each compression
and maximizes the formation of the vacuum that promotes
filling of the heart.
34. Compression Rate (at least 100 / Minute)
• Rate per minute is NOT a function of “speed” of compressions
only, but a function of both speed ands minimizing no-flow periods
(discussed later) for a total compressions/minute.
• Compressions rates as high as 130 resulted in favorable outcomes
• Compression rates <87/minute saw rapid drop off in ROSC.
•
• NEW RECOMMENDATION: At LEAST 100/minute.
• Better too fast than too slow.
35. Compression DEPTH (At least 2 inches)
• Previous studies show that only about 27% of compressions
were deep enough (Wik, 2005)
• 0% (none) were too deep.
• NEW GIUDELINES: The adult sternum should be depressed
at least 2 inches (5 cm) , with chest compression and chest
recoil/relaxation times approximately equal
37. Complete RELEASE/RECOIL
• Complete Recoil essential to reduce intrathoracic pressure
between compressions.
• Reducing recoil improves hemodynamic in arrest, and improves
Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP)
• Incomplete chest wall recoil can be reduced during CPR by
using electronic recording devices that provide real-time
feedback.
38. Active Compression-Decompression CPR
(ACD-CPR)
• Small studies showed improvement, but
a Cochrane Meta- review of over 1000
patients did not.
• ACD-CPR may be considered for use
when providers are adequately trained
and monitored (Class IIb, LOE B).
39. Mechanical Piston Devices
• L.U.C.A.S., THUMPER, ETC
• In 3 Studies the use of a mechanical piston device for
CPR improved end-tidal CO2 and mean arterial
pressure during adult cardiac arrest resuscitation.
• No long term benefit over manual CPR discovered
(yet)
• There is insufficient evidence to support or refute the
routine use of mechanical piston devices in the
treatment of cardiac arrest.
• Use of such devices during specific cercumstances
when manual CPR is difficult may be done (Class IIb,
LOE C).
40.
41. INTURRUPTIONS
• Pausing for procedures
– intubation, IV, pulse check, etc.).
• Pausing for rhythm analysis.
• Pausing to charge, clear, and shock.
42. KEY POINT:
“…High-quality CPR is important
not only at the onset but
throughout the course of
resuscitation. Defibrillation and
advanced care should be interfaced
in a way that minimizes any
interruption in CPR.”
AHA 2010 Guidelines
46. Airway and Ventilations
• Opening airway – Head tilt, chin lift or
jaw thrust
• The untrained rescuer will provide Hands-
Only (compression-only) CPR
• The Health care provider should open the
airway and give rescue breaths with chest
compressions
47. Airway
• Assess the airway, ensuring it is
- open
- clear
• Jaw thrust can be used
• Look in mouth for obstruction
– teeth, tongue, vomit, foreign
object
• Ensure airway is clear
– If airway obstructed with fluid
(vomit or blood) roll patient
onto their side & clear airway
or use suction if available
49. Rescue breaths
• By mouth-to-mouth or bag-mask
• Deliver each rescue breath over 1 second
• Give a sufficient tidal volume to produce visible
chest rise
• Use a compression to ventilation ratio of 30
chest compressions to 2 ventilations
• After advanced airway is placed, rescue breaths
given asynchronus with compression
• 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds (about 8 to 10
breaths per minute)
64. Aligning Axes of Upper
Airway
64
Extend-the-head-on-neck (“look up”): aligns axis A relative to B
Flex-the-neck-on-shoulders (“look down”): aligns axis B relative to C
C
BA
B
C
Trachea
Pharynx
Mouth
A
65. Securing the Airway
Perform chest compressions with a 30:2
compression to ventilation ratio
back
The head tilt-chin lift with a good 2-
handed face mask seal will provide
adequate ventilations in most cases.
Do not delay or interrupt
compressions early in CPR for a
secure airway.
66. CPR and Rescue Breathing
with a Bag-Valve Mask (BVM)
1
When squeezing the bag, use one hand
and only bring the fingertips together.
DO NOT increase volume!
back
68. Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube
68
A = esophageal obturator; ventilation into trachea through side openings = B
C = tracheal tube; ventilation through open end if proximal end inserted in trachea
D = pharyngeal cuff; inflated through catheter = E
F = esophageal cuff; inflated through catheter = G
H = teeth marker; blindly insert Combitube until marker is at level of teeth
Distal End
Proximal End
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
70. Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube
Inserted in Esophagus
70
A = esophageal obturator; ventilation into
trachea through side openings = B
D = pharyngeal cuff (inflated)
F = inflated esophageal/tracheal cuff
H = teeth markers; insert until marker lines at
level of teeth
D
A
D
B F
H
71. Advanced Airways
Once advanced airway in place, don’t interrupt chest
compression for ventilation and avoid over ventilation 8-10
breaths/m
Endotracheal Tube
Laryngeal
Mask Airway
LMA
CombitubeLaryngoscope
77. Cricoid Pressure (Really???)
• Cricoid pressure in no arrest patients may offer some measure of
protection to the airway from aspiration and gastric insufflation
during bag-mask ventilation.
• However, it also may impede ventilation and interfere with
placement of a supraglottic airway or intubation.
• If cricoid pressure is used in special circumstances during cardiac
arrest, the pressure should be adjusted, relaxed, or released if it
impedes ventilation or advanced airway placement.
• The routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest is not
recommended .
78. FiO2 (During Arrest)
• Use of 100% inspired oxygen
(FIO21.0) as soon as it becomes
available is reasonable during
resuscitation from cardiac arrest .
79. FiO2 (post arrest)
• Increasing Data that hyper-oxia may increase
incidence of poor neurological outcomes and
increased pulmonary injury.
• Exact FiO2 recommendations have not been
determined.
• In the post arrest phase, if equipment is
available, titration of FiO2 to SPO2 04% is
recommended .
80. Passive O2 delivery during arrest
• Passive O2 delivery via ETT has been reviewed.
• In theory, because ventilation requirements are lower than
normal during cardiac arrest, oxygen supplied by passive
delivery is likely to be sufficient for several minutes after
onset of cardiac arrest with a patent upper airway.
• The studies involved resulted in improved outcomes., but
it is unsure what role (if any) passive O2 had.
• At this time there is insufficient evidence to support
the removal of ventilations from CPR performed by
ACLS providers.
81. ETT
• There are no studies directly addressing the timing
of advanced airway placement and outcome during
resuscitation from cardiac arrest.
• Although insertion of an endotracheal tube can be
accomplished during ongoing chest compressions,
intubation frequently is associated with interruption
of compressions for many seconds.
• Placement of a supraglottic airway is a reasonable
alternative to endotracheal intubation and can be
done successfully without interrupting chest
compressions.
82. ETT (Moral of story)
• There are two pitfalls of ETT placement:
– 1- Interruption of CPR
– 2- Poor Placement practices.
• Therefore, Place during CPR if possible,
and optimize first attempt (bougie, etc)
• If you CANT do this, then use a
supraglottic airway.
– If you cant do this, perhaps you should not be
a paramedic? Hmmmmmm……
84. Compression-Ventilation Ratio
• Ventilation rate = 12/min
• Compression rate = 78/min.
• Large amplitude waves = ventilations.
• Small amplitude waves = compressions.
• Each strip records 16 seconds of time
88. Cardiac arrest
• Cardiac arrest can be caused by 4 rhythms:
1. Ventricular fibrillation(VF),
2. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT),
3. Pulseless electric activity (PEA), and
4. Asystole.
How to recognise cardiac arrest ..?
95. Treatment of Tension PTX
• Oxygen
• Insert a large-bore (ie, 14-gauge or
16-gauge) needle into the second
intercostal space (above the third
rib!), at the midclavicular line.
96.
97. Cardiac arrest
• Cardiac arrest can be caused by 4
rhythms:
1. Ventricular fibrillation(VF),
2. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
(VT),
3. Pulseless electric activity (PEA),
and
4. Asystole.
98. Arrest Rhythms
Shockable rhythms:
• VF
• Pulseless VT
Non shockable rhythms:
• PEA
• Asystole
Electrical therapies in ACLS
Cardiversion / Defibrillation for
Tachyarrhythmias
• Unsynchronized = defibrillation
(Uses higher energy levels and
delivers shock immediately)
• Synchronized delivers shock at
peak of QRS complex (Avoids
delivering shock during
repolarization)
Pacing for brady arrhythmias
99. Pre‐cordial Thump
• • No prospective studies so far
• • Rationale is to convert mechanical
energy to electrical energy
• • In all successful cases, the thump
was given within first 10s
• • More likely to be successful in
converting VT to sinus rhythm
• • Much less likely for VF
100. Pre‐cordial Thump
• • Consider as an option for
witnessed, sudden collapse and
defibrillator NOT immediately
available
• • Thump may cause deterioration:
• – Rate acceleration of VT
• – Conversion of VT to VF
• – Complete Heart Block
• – A systole
101. Pre‐cordial Thump
• • Only by trained healthcare
providers immediately confirm
cardiac arrest
• • Use ulnar edge of tightly clenched
fist
• • Deliver a sharp impact to the lower
half of the sternum from a height of
20 cm
• • After that, immediately retract the
fist
102. Defibrillation
• Defibrillation is defined as
termination of VF for at least 5
seconds following the shock.
• Early defibrillation remains the
cornerstone therapy for ventricular
fibrillation and pulseless ventricular
tachycardia
103. ‘
• Defibrillation Sequence
● Turn the AED on.
● Follow the AED prompts.
● Resume chest compressions immediately after the
shock(minimize interruptions).
Shock Energy
• Biphasic : Manufacturer recommendation (eg,
initial dose of 120-200 J), if unknown, use
maximum available.
• Second and subsequent doses should be equivalent,
and higher doses may be considered.
• Monophasic : 360 J
104.
105.
106. Defibrillation technique
Defibrillation Sequence
Action Announcements
1. Switch on.
2. Place coupling pads/gel in correct position
3. Apply paddles
4. Check ECG rhythm and confirm no pulse
5. Select non-synchronized (VF) setting
6. Charge to required energy level "Charging"
7. Ensure no-one is in contact with anything touching
the patient
"Stand clear"
8. Press paddle buttons simultaneously
"Shocking
now"
9.eturn to ALS algorithm for further steps
107. CAUTION IN USE OF AED
• Don’t apply pads over pacemakers
• Don’t apply pads over skin
patches/medications
• Be cautious around water
• NEVER attach to anyone not in cardiac
arrest
108. Do I check for a pulse after I deliver a
shock ?
109. 1
No stacked shocks
No pulse check after shock
Single shock will be followed by 2 minutes
of CPR, then pulse check, and re-analyze if
necessary
Defibrillation
These measures reduce “no flow time”. Why is it
important to reduce the amount of time when
compressions are not performed?
110. What next ?
• Commence CPR immediately
after delivering the shock
• Use a ratio of 30 compressions to
2 breaths
• Follow the voice prompts &
continue CPR until signs of life
return
111. 1-Shock Protocol Versus 3-
Shock Sequence
• Evidence from 2 well-conducted pre/post
design studies suggested significant survival
benefit with the single shock defibrillation
protocol compared with 3-stacked-shock
protocols
• If 1 shock fails to eliminate VF, the
incremental benefit of another shock is low,
and resumption of CPR is likely to confer a
greater value than another shock
112. Cardiac arrest
• Cardiac arrest can be caused by 4
rhythms:
1. Ventricular fibrillation(VF),
2. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
(VT),
3. Pulseless electric activity (PEA),
and
4. Asystole.
113. VF/ Pulseless VT
Witnessed arrest:
• 2 rescue breaths then
• Defibrillate
Unwitnessed arrest:
• 5 cycles of CPR (2 min) then
• Defibrillate
• 200 Joules for biphasic
machines
• 360 Joules for monophasic
machines
• Single shock (not 3 shocks)
followed by CPR
• No gap between chest
compression and shock
delivery
115. Ventricular Fibrillation
Rate Cannot be determined, because there are no
discernible waves or complexes to measure
Rhythm Rapid and chaotic, with no pattern or regularity
P waves Not discernible
PR interval Not discernible
QRS duration Not discernible
118. Polymorphic Ventricular
Tachycardia
Rate 150 to 300 beats/min; typically 200 to 250 beats/min
Rhythm May be regular or irregular
P waves None
PR interval None
QRS 0.12 sec or more; there is a gradual alteration in the
amplitude and direction of the QRS complexes; a
typical cycle consists of 5 to 20 QRS complexes
119. Monomorphic Ventricular
Tachycardia
Rate 101 to 250 beats/min
Rhythm Essentially regular
P waves Usually not seen; if present, they have no set
relationship with the QRS complexes that appear
between them at a rate different from that of the VT
PR interval None
QRS 0.12 sec or more; often difficult to differentiate
between the QRS and the T wave
120. Monomorphic Ventricular
Tachycardia
• Signs and symptoms associated with
VT vary.
– Sustained VT does not always produce
signs of hemodynamic instability.
• VT may occur with or without
pulses.
• Treatment is based on signs and
symptoms and the type of VT.
125. Asystole Protocol
• Check another lead
• Is it on paddles?
• Power on?
• Check lead and cable connections
126. Asystole (Cardiac Standstill)
Rate Ventricular usually not discernible, but atrial activity may
be seen (i.e., “P-wave” asystole)
Rhythm Ventricular not discernible, atrial may be discernible
P waves Usually not discernible
PR interval Not measurable
QRS Absent
128. Pulseless Electrical Activity
• Pulseless electrical activity exists
when organized electrical activity
(other than VT) is present on the
cardiac monitor but the patient is
apneic and pulseless.
130. Goals of the Resuscitation
Team
• To re-establish spontaneous
circulation and respiration
• To preserve vital organ function
during resuscitation
• Your responsibility to the patient
continues until patient care is
transferred to a team with equal or
greater expertise.
131. Critical Tasks of Resuscitation
1. Chest compressions
2. Airway management
3. ECG monitoring and defibrillation
4. Vascular access and medication
administration
132. Team Leader Responsibilities
• Assesses the patient
• Orders emergency care in accordance with protocols
• Considers reasons for cardiac arrest
• Supervises team members
• Evaluates the adequacy of chest compressions
• Ensures that the patient receives appropriate oxygen therapy
• Evaluates the adequacy of ventilation
• Ensures safe and correct defibrillation, when it is indicated
133. Team Leader Responsibilities
• Ensures the correct choice and placement of vascular
access
• Confirms proper positioning of an advanced airway
• Ensures correct drug, dose, and route of
administration
• Ensures the safety of all team members
• Problem solves
• Decides when to terminate resuscitation efforts
135. Airway Team Member
Manual airway maneuvers
Oral airway
Nasal airway
Oxygen-delivery devices
Bag-mask ventilation
Suctioning
Advanced airway placement
If within scope of practice
Waveform capnography, exhaled
carbon dioxide detector, and
esophageal detector device
136. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Team Member
• The ACLS or BLS team member
who is responsible for CPR must be
able to do the following:
– Properly perform CPR
– Provide chest compressions of adequate
rate, force, and depth in the correct
location
137. Electrocardiography/Defibrillat
ion Team Member
• Synchronized versus unsynchronized shocks
• Pad or paddle placement
• Safety precautions
• Indications for and complications of
transcutaneous pacing
• Problem solving with regard to equipment failure
138. key concepts Revisited…
• Avoid Hyperventilation
• Push hard and fast, allow complete chest recoil,
minimal interruptions
• Compress chest depth of 1.5 to 2 inches at a rate of
100 compressions per minute
• Compression to ventilation ratio 30:2, after
advanced airway no need to interrupt compression
• Turing defibrillator on…
• 5 Hs and 5 Ts…
139. Epinephrine
Indications
Cardiac arrest
VF; VT; a systole; PEA
Symptomatic bradycardia
After atropine; alternative to dopamine
Severe hypotension
When atropine and pacing fail; hypotension
accompanying bradycardia; phosphodiesterase
enzyme inhibitors
Anaphylaxis; severe allergic reactions
Combine with large fluid volume; corticosteroids;
antihistamines
140. Epinephrine
Precautions
May increase myocardial ischemia, angina, and oxygen
demand
High doses do not improve survival; may be detrimental
Higher doses may be needed for poison/drug induced
shock
Dosing
Cardiac arrest 1 mg (1:10,000) IV/IO every 3-5 min.
High dose up to 0.2 mg/kg for specific drug OD’s
Infusion of 2-10 mcg/min.
Endotracheal of 2-2.5 times normal dose
SQ/IM 0.3-0.5 mg
141. Vasopressors
Drug Therapy
• Epinephrine IV/IO Dose: 1 mg every
3-5 minutes
• Vasopressin IV/IO Dose: 40 units
can replace first or second dose of
epinephrine
• Amiodarone IV/IO Dose: First dose:
300 mg bolus. Second dose: 150
mg.
142. Key changes from the 2005
ACLS Guidelines
• Continuous quantitative waveform
capnography is recommended
• Cardiac arrest algorithms are simplified and
redesigned to emphasize the importance of
high quality CPR
• Atropine is no longer recommended for
routine use in the management of pulseless
electrical activity (PEA)/asystole
143. • Increased emphasis on physiologic
monitoring to optimize CPR quality and
detect ROSC
• Chronotropic drug infusions are
recommended as an alternative to pacing in
symptomatic and unstable bradycardia.
• Adenosine is recommended as a safe and
potentially effective therapy in the initial
management of stable undifferentiated
regular monomorphic wide-complex
tachycardia
144.
145.
146. • Synchronised cardioversion - shock delivery that
is timed (synchronized) with the QRS complex
• Narrow regular : 50 – 100 J
• Narrow irregular : Biphasic – 120 – 200 J and
Monophasic – 200 J
• Wide regular – 100 J
• Wide irregular – defibrillation dose
• Adenosine : 6 mg rapid iv push, follow with NS
flush.. Second dose 12 mg
147. initial objectives of post–
cardiac arrest care
• Optimize cardiopulmonary function and vital
organ perfusion.
• After out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, transport
patient to an appropriate hospital with a
comprehensive post–cardiac arrest treatment
• Transport the in-hospital post– cardiac arrest
patient to an appropriate critical-care unit
• Try to identify and treat the precipitating
causes of the arrest and prevent recurrent arrest
148.
149.
150.
151. CAUSESE
B – Bleeding/ DIC
E – Embolism( pulmonary, coronary , amniotic )
A – Anesthetic complications
U – Uterine atony
C – Cardiac disease( MI/Aortic
dissection/Cardiomyopathy)
H – Hypertension ( Pre eclampsia/ Eclampsia )
O – Other reversible causes
P – Placenta praevia/ abruptio
S -- Sepsis
152. Recommendation for
emergency caesarean section
Recommendation
• When the gravid uterus is large enough to cause
maternal hemodynamic changes due to aortocaval
compression,
• emergency caesarean section should be
considered, regardless of fetal viability