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When the heart suddenly stops beating (cardiac asystole)

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 When the heart suddenly stops beating (cardiac asystole).

  1. The physical signs are similar to those of ventricular fibrillation.
  2. Consciousness is lost after 1–2 minutes.
  3. Cardiac compression should be applied at a rate of 10–15 per minute.
  4. Artificial ventilation of the lungs should be given.
  5. Electric shocks across the thorax should be applied.
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safaTerkawi
2022-08-07
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A. True In both cases there is no useful cardiac output.

B. False Consciousness is lost within about five seconds.

C. False 60–80 compressions/minute are needed to maintain flow to the brain.

D. True This is needed to maintain oxygenation of the brain.

E. False This treatment (applied with a defibrillator) is given for ventricular fibrillation.

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