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ACLS VF/Pulseless VT Protocols

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This deck covers the essential steps and considerations for managing patients in ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT), including drug administration and reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

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What are the appropriate steps to take for a patient in V-Fib or PULSELESS V-Tach?

1. LOC (Level of Consciousness) 2. Circulation - CPR PRN 3. IV, O2, Monitors 4. Defibrillate (120J) - biphasic 5. Epinephrine 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) 6. Defibrillate (150J) - biphasic 7. Epinephrine 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) 8. Defibrillate (200J) - biphasic 9. Amioderone 300 mg IV 10. Defibrillate (200J) - biphasic 11. Amioderone 150 mg IV 12. Hs & Ts

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What are the appropriate steps to take for a patient in V-Fib or PULSELESS V-Tach?
1. LOC (Level of Consciousness) 2. Circulation - CPR PRN 3. IV, O2, Monitors 4. Defibrillate (120J) - biphasic 5. Epinephrine 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) 6. Def...
What are the reversible causes of Cardiac Arrest (H’s & T’s)?
Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ions (acidosis), Hypo-/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermia, Tension PTX, Tamponade, Cardiac, Toxins, Thrombosis - pulmonary, Thro...
What drug can be used in place of Epi for a patient in VF or Pulseless V-Tach?
Vasopressin
If the patients rhythm converts to Torsades de Pointes, which drug should be considered?
Magnesium Sulfate
Which drugs can be administered through an endotracheal tube?
Narcan, Atropine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Lidocaine
The typical dose of drugs administered via ETT is _____ compared to IV route?
2-2.5 X

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ACLS VF/Pulseless VT Protocols
TermDefinition
What are the appropriate steps to take for a patient in V-Fib or PULSELESS V-Tach?
1. LOC (Level of Consciousness) 2. Circulation - CPR PRN 3. IV, O2, Monitors 4. Defibrillate (120J) - biphasic 5. Epinephrine 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) 6. Defibrillate (150J) - biphasic 7. Epinephrine 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) 8. Defibrillate (200J) - biphasic 9. Amioderone 300 mg IV 10. Defibrillate (200J) - biphasic 11. Amioderone 150 mg IV 12. Hs & Ts
What are the reversible causes of Cardiac Arrest (H’s & T’s)?
Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ions (acidosis), Hypo-/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermia, Tension PTX, Tamponade, Cardiac, Toxins, Thrombosis - pulmonary, Thrombosis - coronary
What drug can be used in place of Epi for a patient in VF or Pulseless V-Tach?
Vasopressin
If the patients rhythm converts to Torsades de Pointes, which drug should be considered?
Magnesium Sulfate
Which drugs can be administered through an endotracheal tube?
Narcan, Atropine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Lidocaine
The typical dose of drugs administered via ETT is _____ compared to IV route?
2-2.5 X