What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) is a basic emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage. What is Cardiac Arrest Occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. Cardiac arrest is an “ELECTRICAL” problem.
CPR Quality Push hard (5 cm) Push fast (100-120) Minimize interruption in compression Avoid excessive ventilation Rotate compressor every two minutes or sooner if fatigued
CPR Quality Shock energy for defibrillation Biphasic: recommendations from 120-200J Monophasic: 360 J Drug Therapy Epinephrine: 1 mg every 3-5 min Amiodarone: 1 st dose: 300 mg/ 2 nd dose 150 mg Lidocaine: 1 st dose: 1-1.5 mg/kg/ 2 nd dose: 0.5 - 0.75 mg/kg
Advanced Airway Waveform capnography or capnometery to confirm and monitor ET tube placement Once advanced airway in place give one breath every 6 seconds PETCO2 should be 20 mmhg during CPR, less than 10 means we need to improve CPR quality Abrupt increase of PETCO2 more than 35 mmhg means ROSC
Admin and legal Aspects
CODE BLUE Team Responsibilities
Elements of team dynamics Closed loop communication Clear messages Clear roles and responsibilities Knowing one’s limitation Knowledge sharing Constructive Feedback Reevaluation and summarizing Mutual respect
CRASH CART Before and after the Code
INFECTION CONTROLL PRACTICESS
IF PATIENT EXPIRES… Ensure the replacement and Death Notification has been filled up completely by the Physician Arrangement of supplies and equipment Proper documentation