Rqi acls exam stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) o Administer epinephrine ...

Admission of PCI or fibrinolysis - ANSWER-With diagnosis of STEMI what is most probable treatment SpO2 if < 90% 12 lead ABCs Activate (STEMI) team Consider nitro, morphine, P2Y inhibitor Administer ASA and get IV access - ANSWER-Within the first 10 minutes on the basis of the patient showing symptoms of myocardial ischemia, what will your first action include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? Neurological Assessment - ANSWER-Suspected stroke, what needs to be completed wi...