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ACLS HEART CODEA 45 year old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe crushing
discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. 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. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia which then
quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. - questions and answers-Initiate targeted temperature
management
A 45 year old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe crushing
discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. 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. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia which then
quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. - questions and answers-Performed synchronized
cardioversion
A 45 year old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress
and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. His
radial pulse is very weak blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg. Respiratory Rate 28 breaths/min and
oxygen saturation in 89% on room air. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed
ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation.
Based on this patient's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac
arrest? - questions and answers-Acute coronary syndrome
A 45 year old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress
and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. His
radial pulse is very weak blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg. Respiratory Rate 28 breaths/min and
oxygen saturation in 89% on room air. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed
ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation.
Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Which drug and
dose should you administer first to this patient? - questions and answers-Amiodarone 300 mg
A 45 year old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress
and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. His
radial pulse is very weak blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg. Respiratory Rate 28 breaths/min and
oxygen saturation in 89% on room air. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed
ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation.
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