This is the video transcribed in wordsWhat is Cardiac Arrest?Speaker 1: Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. A lot of victims have no warning symptoms. It just happens. A person collapses. Suddenly, unconscious and no longer breathing. It can happen anywhere. At work, at home, or anywhere else.What is sudden cardiac arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest means that the heart’s electrical system starts misfiring in a chaotic useless rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. The victim’s heart suddenly stops pumping blood. It just quivers. Almost immediately they lose consciousness and they stop breathing. Now you have to act quickly for the best chance to save them. The longer they stay in this condition the lower the chances are that they can be revived.The only way to stop ventricular fibrillation is with a control shock to cause the heart to restart in a regular rhythm. That’s called defibrillation. Defibrillation is most likely to succeed if the patient is shocked within about the first four minutes after collapse. Here’s why. When the heart stops pumping blood, the heart, brain and other vital organs stop getting the oxygen they need. The odds of restarting the heart are going down about ten percent every minute. That’s why CPR and having an AED is so important. When you call 911 the emergency medical team will get there quickly but it still takes and average of six to twelve minutes for them to arrive.This is the assignmentView the video What is Cardiac Arrest? Then, imagine you are leading a CPR training. How would you answer: The importance of immediate cardiac resuscitation to patient survival. Your answer must be supported by at least one nursing or medical journal. Use your text to give you a superficial start, and then dive deeper to critically analyze the pathophysiology occurring during a cardiac arrest.Pearls of wisdom regarding best CPR practices. This an example from another student. Please only use as an example. Thank you According to Buttaro et al. (2017), cardiac arrest can be caused by cardiac issues or extraneous situations. During cardiac arrest, the cardiac rhythm ceases, which results in tissue hypoxia and acidosis (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017). If cardiac resuscitation is not immediately performed the survival rate decreases (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017). Buttaro et al. (2017), stated that cardiac arrest can occur without warning. Symptoms of cardiac arrest may include midsternal crushing, chest pressure with radiation (arm, neck, or jaw), or diaphoresis (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017). Nonspecific symptoms of cardiac arrest may include chest tightness, chest discomfort, palpitations, shortness of breath (SOB), nausea, lightheadedness, or syncope (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017).According to Pearson (2015), there are over 359,000 non-hospital related cardiac arrests that occur annually in the United States (U.S.), with an eight percent survival rate. Immediate cardiac resuscitation increases the chance of survival and recovery (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017; Pearson, 2015). Early recognition of cardiac arrest immediately leads to the initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is initiated to maintain circulation, airway, and breathing until advanced life support (ALS) becomes available. In cardiac arrest, CPR is the first step in increasing the chances of survival (Pearson, 2015; Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017). The second critical step in increasing the chance of survival is rapid defibrillation (Pearson, 2015). Pearson (2015), stated that a single shock of 120-200 Joules on a biphasic defibrillator is recommended for ventricular fibrillation (Vfib) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (PVT). The third critical step in increasing the chance of survival is advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) which includes intravenous (IV) access, drug delivery, and advanced airway placement (Pearson, 2015). Pearson (2015), stated that post-cardiac arrest patients should be treated at facilities that can provide critical care, emergent percutaneous coronary interventions, and temperature management that optimize neurological recovery.Pearls of Wisdom:Quickly check for responsiveness, breathing, and pulse.Call for help or activate the emergency response.Initiate high-quality CPR immediately with emphasis on chest compression.Ensure that chest compression interruptions are minimized during the code.Utilize defibrillator as early as possible (Buttaro, Trybulski, Polgar-Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2017; Pearson, 2015). ReferencesButtaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar-Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2017). Primary care: A collaborative practice (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://reader.yuzu.com/#/books/9780323355018/Pearson, D. A. (2015). Review of clinical guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. North Carolina Medical Journal, 76(4), 257-259. doi:10.18043/ncm.76.4.257
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