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Airway
Check tube position
Reconfirm bilateral A/E
Adjust tube tie (around head, not the neck)
Consider bite block
Replace extraglottic device (if necessary)
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Breathing
Ventilate 5-10cc/kg
Based on Lean Body Mass
Average adult is 350-450cc
1/4 to 1/3 of the BVM
Ventilate 10-12/min (Standard)
Ventilate 8-10/min for COPD/asthma
Consider 12-14/min for EtCO2 >45
Target End-tidal CO2 of 30–40 mm Hg for a PaCO2 of 35–45 mm Hg
Target SpO2 of 94% (Standard)
Target SpO2 of 88-92% for COPD
Titrate O2 down
PEEP 5cm (Standard)
Consider 10cm for CHF
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Circulation
Correct Rhythm
Wait 5 minutes to cardiovert SVT
Cardiovert WCT immediately
Consider amiodarone infusion
Consider epinephrine infusion if HR <50 & BP <90mmHg
Consider pacing if HR <50
Correct Pressure
Target MAP of ≥ 65mmHg
Fluid bolus
Consider push dose epinephrine per Vasopressor Guideline
Post Arrest 12 Lead
Wait-5-10 minutes for reperfusion
12 lead in car prior to transport
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Disability
Head of the bed up 30º
Check/correct glucose
Temperature neutral - No warming
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