CPR-Team Dynamics

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CPR-Team dynamics

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Compression

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Airway/ventilation

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AED and Cardia monitor

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Medication administration

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team leader

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Timer

Administer medications

• An IV or IO access is established
• this is a part of ACLS, not BLS
• started when all team arrives
• the most commonly used medication is adrenalin

open Airway

• use the head tilt or chin left maneuvers
• give 2 rescue breaths after 30 compression
• use mouth-to-mouth, pocket mask, or ambubag
• give 100% Fio2 during CPR

Timer

• the timer nurse (team member) is part of the ACLS team
• the nurse who started the compression is the one starting timing
• the timer nurse is the one to continue monitoring and organizing the CPR cycle by time

Effective chest compression

• push hard and push fast
• allow for chest recoil
• 30:2, 5-6 cm

Team leader

• usually a medical doctor or a specialized DNP in the RRT
• stands at the patient's foot to have a better view
• make sure that the compression and breathing are effective
• Orders the required medications/treatment
• the leaders arrives with the ACLS team

use the AED

• always use an AED once arrives
• make sure that the rhythm is shockable
• make sure that every body is clear