Week 7
Week 7 Lab Activities: Mr Barrett
Mr Barrett has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus. He is to be commenced on a heparin infusion.
Advanced Life support: Pre-reading
Access the following site to prepare for this weeks lab -www.resus.org.uk/
Answer the following questions:
1. What are the two groups of heart rhythms associated with cardiac arrest?
2. What action must be taken immediately upon confirming that a patient is in VF or VT?
3. How many shocks are delivered to the patient initially when attempting defibrillation? In what period of time should they be delivered?
4. If defibrillation is unsuccessful describe the next step.
5. How is asystole confirmed?
