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By: Zoe Millar
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Decks in this class (17)

ALS in perspective
How many patients in england have...,
How often is the presenting rhyth...,
How often is the presenting rhyth...
9  cards
Non-technical skills in resus
What are non technical skills 1,
What are 4 key non technical skil...,
Definition of competence 3
7  cards
Recognising deterioration and preventing cardiac arrest
What are the 5 rings of prevention 1,
What are the 11 causes of airway ...,
How does partial obstruction lead...
10  cards
Cardiac causes of arrest
What are the classification of ac...,
What differentiates nstemi from u...,
What features may be seen in an e...
20  cards
In hospital resus
Where do you place your hands for...,
How deep should the chest compres...,
What is the ratio of compression ...
6  cards
ALS algorithm
How many joules should the first ...,
How many cycles and shocks should...,
What drugs should be made and adm...
13  cards
Airway management and ventilation
What noises are heard in a partia...,
What is a sign that a patient is ...,
What do you do if it is a mild ai...
8  cards
Rhythm recognition
Where should the red yellow and g...,
Where should the defib pads go 2,
What is the normal length of a qrs 3
17  cards
Defbibrillation
What is the relationship between ...,
What is the pre shock pause and i...,
How does bystander cpr affect sur...
36  cards
Cardiac pacing
What is the primary purpose of no...,
What is the heart s natural pacem...,
Define automaticity in the contex...
36  cards
Peri-arrest arrhythmias
What are the two main categories ...,
What are the categories of arrhyt...,
What should be assessed when an a...
33  cards
Resus in special circumstances
What can cause life threatening c...,
Which electrolyte disorder is mos...,
Define hyperkalaemia 3
170  cards
Post-resus care
What are the goals after achievin...,
What is the post cardiac arrest s...,
What manifestations indicate post...
44  cards
Pre-hospital arrest
What are the principles of basic ...,
What factors can constrain out of...,
What is the role of bystanders in...
32  cards
Blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry
What are the five key pieces of i...,
What does ph measure in blood 2,
What is the normal ph range for a...
39  cards
Making decisions about CPR
What is the likelihood of complet...,
What are potential harms of inapp...,
What should be considered regardi...
27  cards
Supporting relatives and teams in resus practice
Who often performs cpr in out of ...,
What do relatives perceive as adv...,
What are potential disadvantages ...
12  cards

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