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Published	10/16/2023	You find unconscious adult male on the floor...→ primary response: Try to get a response. Try to find a pulse. If no pulse, start {{c1::CPR}}*rate of …
Published	10/16/2023	CPR→ head postion: head {{c2::tilt}} when giving breaths *{{c3::C}}-shape hand holding mask to ensure seal → chest compression: right on {{c…
Published	10/19/2023	after 2 minutes since starting CPR, the next step is checking for a {{c1::pulse}} and looking for {{c1::external defibrilator}}→ if no pulse is found,…
Published	10/16/2023	AEDs- pad placement: one above patient's right nipple, one below patient's left nipple *for kids, one pad in front of chest (anterior) and one pa…
Published	10/16/2023	Shockable rhythmsVentricular {{c1::tachycardia}}:Ventricular {{c1::fibrillation}}:NON-shockable rhythmsAtrial {{c2::fibrillation}}:{{c3::Pulseless}} e…
Published	10/19/2023	after AED shock is delivered, resume {{c1::CPR}} because it will take some time*check for {{c3::pulse}} after 2 minutes of CPR ROSC = {{c2::retur…
Published	10/19/2023	If you are walking around and saw an adult passing out, ask for help and {{c1::call 911}}*different from coming across someone already passed out... s…
Published	10/16/2023	atrial {{c3::fibrillation}}: QRS interval varies across EKG{{c2::Brugada}}: channelopathy → elevation/abnormality on {{c4::V1}} lead on EKG acute…
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Published	10/16/2023	leads V1, V2, V3, V4 are placed along where {{c1::LAD}} coronary artery runs
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Published	10/16/2023	This EKG shows {{c2::ST elevation}} in leads V1 to V4 → infarct in {{c1::LAD}} artery
Published	10/19/2023	treatments for  acute coronary syndrome / myocardial infarction {{c1::morphine}} (helps with pain and also drops SVR){{c7::oxygen}…
Published	10/16/2023	Tension pneumothorax- trachea and rest of {{c1::mediastinum}} is deviated right/left due to pressure from air/fluid on contralateral side- cannot…
Published	10/22/2023	Pulsus paradoxus*occurs with tension pneumothorax- inspiration → decrease in {{c4::intrathoracic}} pressure → increase in blood flow to the RA and RV …
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