ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Javier Hernandez [2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station. Wh at is your interpretatio
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ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Javier Hernandez [2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station. Wh at is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor? Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team take? - . Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is administered, Mr. Hernandez's heart rate has increased slightly to 34 bpm, but there is no change in his clinical condition. How should Dr. Hudson direct the team's next actions? - What has the rhythm changed to? - What is the appropriate next action for the team to take at this time? - Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive, with no pulse and no breathing. What is the appropriate next intervention? -. After one shock and 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm check reveals no change in the rhythm. What is the appropriate next intervention? -. As team leader, Dr. Hudson is responsible for monitoring CPR quality. Which of the following actions are necessary to ensure high-quality CPR? - Mr. Hernandez remains in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. What is the appropriate next intervention? -. The team resumes CPR, delivers a third shock and administers amiodarone, 300 mg IV push. At the next rhythm check, the monitor displays this rhythm. What action should the team take next? - In addition to resuming CPR, what other actions should the team take at this time? - The team decides to intubate Mr. Hernandez. How does this affect compressions and ventilations? - When a patient is in cardiac arrest, it is important to consider reversible underlying causes. What underlying causes should the team consider? What should the team do now? -. Mr. Hernandez has a pulse and is making an effort to breathe but is still unresponsive. The monitor shows normal sinus rhythm with a rate of 80 bpm. Mr. Hernandez's vital signs are as follows:Blood pressure: 128/80 mmHgHeart rate: 80 bpm, radial pulses presentRespirations: 9 breaths/minSpO2: 90%ETCO2: 60 mmHgWhat should the team do next? - Mr. Hernandez remains unresponsive to verbal commands. What therapy should the team initiate to promote his neurological recovery?
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