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CPR for Special Situations Flashcards

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  1. What are the 'H's and T's' in CPR?

    Answer: Reversible causes of cardiac arrest (Hypoxia, Hypovolemia, Hydrogen ion, Hypo/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermia; Tension pneumothorax, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis)

    The H's and T's are a memory aid for the reversible causes of cardiac arrest — identifying and treating these can restore a perfusing rhythm.

  2. How should CPR be performed in a confined space (e.g., an airplane seat)?

    Answer: Move the victim to an aisle or flat surface if possible; if not, compressions may be done from behind the seat

    Effective chest compressions require the victim to be on a firm, flat surface — in confined spaces like aircraft, move the victim to the aisle and position them on the floor if at all possible.

  3. What is hypothermia's effect on CPR, and what modification is needed?

    Answer: Hypothermia can cause cardiac arrest; CPR is performed, and victims should be rewarmed — 'not dead until warm and dead'

    Severe hypothermia can cause cardiac arrest and mimic death; victims should receive standard CPR with gentle rewarming because survival has been reported even after prolonged cold-water immersion — 'not dead until warm and dead.'

  4. A bystander witnesses a person with a known seizure disorder fall and become unresponsive. What is the first priority?

    Answer: Check for responsiveness and breathing to determine if CPR is needed

    Regardless of seizure history, an unresponsive person must be assessed for responsiveness, normal breathing, and pulse to determine whether CPR is needed.

  5. What is the effect of CPR feedback devices on resuscitation quality?

    Answer: They provide real-time audio/visual cues on rate, depth, and recoil, which improve CPR quality and outcomes

    Real-time CPR feedback devices that monitor rate, depth, and full recoil have been shown to improve CPR quality and are recommended for use in both training and clinical settings.

  6. What post-cardiac arrest care action has been shown to improve neurological outcomes?

    Answer: Targeted temperature management (therapeutic hypothermia) after return of spontaneous circulation

    Targeted temperature management (cooling to 32–36°C) after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) reduces brain injury from ischemia-reperfusion and improves neurological survival.