Acls (Practical Application)

ACLS (Practical Application) https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1703011/acls-practical-application How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - A pt has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC tx, the pt becomes... More

ACLS (Practical Application) https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1703011/acls-practical-application How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - A pt has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC tx, the pt becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here. Which action is indicated next? – What action minimizes the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation? - A pt was in refractory vfib. A third shock has just been administered. Your team looks to you for instructions. What is your next step? – After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for vfib, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed immediately. An IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next intervention? – A 35-year-old woman presents with a CC of palpitations. She has no chest discomfort, SOB, or light-headedness. Her BP Less