OSCEs

Question 1

When not to start CPR

Answer 1

Hemicorporectomy
Decomposition/putrefication
Rigor mortis
Decapitation
Valid DNACPR
Massive cranial and cerebral destruction
Hypostasis
Incineration (full thickness more than 95%)

Question 2

When to stop CPR

Answer 2

Exhaustion
Someone more qualified takes over
20 mins of ALS with asystole unless paediatric

Question 3

Reversible causes

Answer 3

Hypothermia
Hypovolaemia
Hypoglycemia/hypo or hyperkalaemia etc
Hypoxia
Toxins
Cardiac tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Thrombosis

Question 4

Neonate algorithm

Answer 4

Rub for 60 seconds - assess (steth)
5 successful inflation breaths - assess
30 seconds of ventilation - assess
ECG dots & O2 connected
If HR <60 - 30 seconds CPR, 3:1
If HR >60<100 30 seconds ventilation - assess

Question 5

Paediatric algorithm

Answer 5

5 rescue breaths - assess

15:2

Question 6

SCENE

Answer 6

Situation
Cause - MOI
Environment
Number of casualties
Emergency/extra resources