This ECG rhythm strip shows supraventricular tachycardia, and the patient is showing signs and symptoms of unstable tachycardia. Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? Establish IV access C. Review the patient's history D. Treat hypertension A. She is alert, with no. the compressor, the person who manages the, You have the individual overseeing AED/monitoring A. Constructive interven-tion is necessary but should be done tactfully. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. 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. 0000058273 00000 n ACLS resuscitation ineffective as well. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. The roles of team members must be carried 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. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. The CT scan should be completed within 25 minutes of the patients arrival in the emergency department and should be read within 45 minutes from emergency department arrival. Distributive Septic Shock You are caring for a 12 year old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Address the . if the group is going to operate efficiently, Its the responsibility of the team leader Which action should the team member take? Capnography shows a persistent waveform and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. Which drug and dose should you administer first to this patient? You determine that he is unresponsive. Interchange the Ventilator and Compressor during a rhythm check. The Resuscitation Team. The patients pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions. Teamwork and leadership training have been shown to improve subsequent team performance during resuscitation and have recently been included in guidelines for advanced life support courses. A 5-year-old child is hit in the chest with a baseball and suddenly collapses. Thus, it is reasonable for healthcare providers to practice efficient coordination between CPR and defibrillation to minimize the hands-off interval between stopping compressions and administering the shock. A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team member's scope of practice. Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. The team leader is required to have a big picture mindset. Attempt defibrillation with a 4 J/kg shock, D. Allowing the chest wall to recoil completely between compressions, B. 0000033500 00000 n A 7-year-old child presents in pulseless arrest. In addition to defibrillation, which intervention should be performed immediately? This can occur sooner if the compressor suffers Check the pulse immediately after defibrillation, C. Use an AED to monitor the patients rhythm, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges, D. Continue CPR while the defibrillator charges Shortening the interval between the last compression and the shock by even a few seconds can improve shock success (defibrillation and return of spontaneous circulation). [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. their role and responsibilities, that they, have working knowledge regarding algorithms, Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. 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 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. 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%. The vascular access and medication role is It's vitally important that each member of a resuscitation team: There are a total of six team member roles and each are critical to the success of the entire team. Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? The team leader is the one who when necessary, 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. This will apply in any team environment. C. 160 to 325 mg If the patient has not taken aspirin and has no history of true aspirin allergy and no evidence of recent gastrointestinal bleeding, give the patient aspirin (160 to 325 mg) to chew. 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 2-year-old child is in pulseless arrest. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. How should you respond? Pro Tip #2: It's important to understand how important high-quality CPR is to the overall resuscitation effort. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? Code Leader: Senior resident/nursing lead responsible for reviewing ECPR criteria, ensuring CPR quality metrics, mechanical CPR device placement, and run ACLS (if applicable) Airway physician: Places definitive airway when . The old man performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was sent to Beigang . Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man fying on the kitchen floor. and effective manner. On the basis of this patient's initial assessment, which ACLS algorithm should you follow? Try to limit interruptions in chest compressions (eg, defibrillation and rhythm analysis) to no longer than 10 seconds. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, a blood pressure of 68/50 mm Hg, and a heart rate of 190/min. Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Conduct a debriefing after the resuscitation attempt, C. Address the team member immediately During a resuscitation attempt, the leader or a member of a high-performance team may need to intervene if an action that is about to occur may be inappropriate at the time. Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome? The ILCOR guidelines for ACLS highlight the importance of effective team dynamics during resuscitation. with most of the other team members are able When you stop chest compressions, blood flow to the brain and heart stops. 0000018905 00000 n 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. Chest compressions are vital when performing CPR. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve with fluid administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive postcardiac arrest patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? Which best characterizes this patients rhythm? Pulseless ventricular tachycardia is included in the algorithm because it is treated as ventricular fibrillation. What is the recommended range from which a temperature should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest? However, if you're feeling fatigued, it's better to not wait if the quality of chest compressions has diminished. The team leader is required to have a big-picture mindset. 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. what may be expected next and will help them, perform their role with efficiency and communicate 0000023888 00000 n What is an effect of excessive ventilation? Obstacles delaying the prompt deployment of piston-type mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices during emergency department resuscitation: A video-recording and time-motion study . Chest compressions may not be effective, B. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > PostCardiac Arrest Care > Immediate Coronary Reperfusion With PCI; page 20]. You are the team leader during a pediatric resuscitation attempt Which action is an element of high- er quality CPR? 0000013667 00000 n Team leaders should avoid confrontation with team members. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe, C. Estimate by using the formula Weight (kg)/8 + 2, D. Estimate by using the size of the patients finger, A. You determine that he is unresponsive. Give adenosine 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push, D. IV fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg normal saline, A. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. %PDF-1.6 % When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. Closed-loop communication. [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]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke within 25 minutes of hospital arrival? The next person is the IV/IO Medication person. 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. Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. While you are performing CPR on an infant in cardiac arrest at a doctors office, a second, A 12-year-old child suddenly collapses while playing sports. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to the Stable Patient > Narrow QRS, Regular Rhythm; page 143], D. 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. You instruct a team member to give 0.5 mg atropine IV. 0000023143 00000 n Chest compressions may not be effective Which best describes this rhythm? This person may alternate with the AED/Monitor/Defibrillator A 3-year-old child presents with dehydration after a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. They Monitor the teams performance and 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. The complexity of advanced resuscitation requires a systematic and highly organized set of assessments and treatments that: In this lesson, you'll learn about how these high-functioning teams operate, including a breakdown of the individual roles and responsibilities for each. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > How to Communicate; page 31]. Your assessment finds her awake and responsive but appearing ill, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Team members should question a colleague who is about to make a mistake. [ BLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Team . Which treatment approach is best for this patient? Its important that we realize that the Her radial pulse is weak, thready, and fast. Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. Synchronized cardioversion uses a lower energy level than attempted defibrillation. CPR according to the latest and most effective. A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mmHg presents with the lead II ECG rhythm shown here. A. Administer the drug as ordered B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose D. Refuse to administer the drug Which is the appropriate treatment? and speak briefly about what each role is, We talked a bit about the team leader in a 0000004212 00000 n If the patient is not responsive to the first dose, a second dose of adenosine (12 mg rapid IV push) should be given. The team leader asks you to perform bag-mask ventilation during a resuscitation attempt, but you have not perfected that skill. Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Ill draw up 0.5 mg of atropine. When communicating with high-performance team members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. Low-energy shocks should always be delivered as synchronized shocks to avoid precipitating ventricular fibrillation. Perform needle decompression on the left chest, A. Administer oxygen and ensure adequate ventilation; be prepared to intervene further if heart ratedoes not increase, A. Is this correct?. Please. After your initial assessment of this patient, which intervention should be performed next? Respiratory support is necessary for infants that are bradycardic, have inadequate breathing, or demonstrate signs of respiratory distress. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible, B. D. 300 mg Consider amiodarone for treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and a vasopressor. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Quality Compressions; page 37]. What should the team member do? This awareness will help you anticipate What actions will be performed next How to communicate and work as a member or as a leader of a high-performance team B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Application of the Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Algorithm > Targeted Temperature Management; page 151]. assigns the remaining needed roles to appropriate, They must make appropriate treatment decisions Specifically , at a cardiac arrest the leader should: Follow current resuscitation guidelines or explain a reason for any significant deviation from standard protocols. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Minimizing Interruptions; page 37]. 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. The AHA recommends this as an important part of teamwork in CPR. But perhaps the biggest responsibility of the team leader centers on his or her ability to communicate clearly and effectively and explain to team members the specifics of resuscitation care, such as: The team leader assigns the remaining roles to the other team members and makes appropriate treatment decisions based on proper diagnosis and interpretation of the patient's signs and symptoms. 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. It is unlikely to ever appear again. Clinical Paper. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High- Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. CPR being delivered needs to be effective. A. During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. 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