SHOCK / TRAUMA 414 Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Assessment Cardiac arrest secondary to trauma Oxygen and airway maintenance appropriate for the patient’s condition CPR EMR STOP Pulse oximetry EMT STOP IV NS/LR give 20 mL/kg bolus Consider second IV access AEMT STOP 12 Lead EKG, transmit if appropriate Treat cardiac rhythms per specific protocols If suspected pneumothorax, perform needle chest decompression Consider viability of patient prior to transport
SHOCK / TRAUMA 414 Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Assessment Cardiac arrest secondary to trauma Oxygen and airway maintenance appropriate for the patient’s condition CPR EMR STOP Pulse oximetry EMT STOP IV NS/LR give 20 mL/kg bolus Consider second IV access AEMT STOP 12 Lead EKG, transmit if appropriate Treat cardiac rhythms per specific protocols If suspected pneumothorax, perform needle chest decompression Consider viability of patient prior to transport
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