PBCFR PROTOCOL CARDIAC ARREST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PBCFR PROTOCOL CARDIAC
ARREST

All witnesses cardia arrest patients must be transported EXCEPT : - answer
Hospice/DNR patients

Determination of death: the paramedic may determine that the patient is dead/non-
salvageable and decide not to resuscitate if: At least 1 of the following conditions is
present: - answer Lividity, Rigor Morris, Tissue Decomposition, A valid DNRO is
presented or discovered.

Determination of death: the paramedic may determine that the patient is dead/non-
salvageable and decide not to resuscitate if: all of the following are present: - answer
Known down time > 30 minutes, asystole, pupils fixed and dilated, Apneic, without
hypothermic mechanism for arrest

Primary Cardia arrest: - answerAMI, Cardiac arrhythmias, cocaine overdose,
electrocution (AC) Unknown origin.

Secondary Cardiac Arrest: - answerALL PEDIATRICS, hypoxia e.g., narcotic OD,
FBAO, hanging, Drowning, CHF, Lightning Strike (DC) Trauma, cyanide Exposure,
Third Trimester pregnancy

MICCR - Minimally Interrupted Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation: Emphasis is placed on
minimizing interruptions in compressions to no more than ____ - answer5 seconds

MICCR - Minimally Interrupted Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation: Perform all assignments
in _______ ___________ fashion and make all efforts to obtain a ROSC prior to leaving
the scene - answerPit crew

MICCR - Minimally Interrupted Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation: when using the Lucas
the patient shall be placed on a ____________ _________________ for transport
purposes - answerScoop Stretcher

MICCR - Minimally Interrupted Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation: when possible elevate
the patients head _______________ or utilize Head-UP CPR Device if available. -
answer15 degrees

ResQpod contraindications: - answerPatient is < 1 year old, Traumatic arrest, patient
has a pulse, during passive oxygenation