Femoral Venous Catheterization
Indications Print Section Listen • Any situation that requires central venous access or venous access that cannot be obtained peripherally. • An emergency resuscitation requiring administration of large amounts of…
Chest Compression
Indications Print Section Listen • Chest compressions are started once signs of circulatory arrest are identified. • For the layperson, these include absence of breathing, coughing, and movement. • In…
Arterial Puncture
Indications Print Section Listen • Collection of arterial blood for blood gas analysis to manage cardiopulmonary disorders and maintain acid-base balance. • Collection of arterial blood when unable to sample…
Peripheral IV Insertion
Indications Print Section Listen • Vascular access in nonemergent situations or temporary access in emergent situations. • Administration of fluids and electrolytes. • Administration of intravenous medications. • Administration of…
Cardioversion and Defibrillation
Indications Print Section Listen • Rapid termination of tachycardia that is either unresponsive to medications or pacing interventions or is hemodynamically compromising, necessitating more urgent intervention. Cardioversion • Tachycardia, either…
Cricothyrotomy
Indications Print Section Listen • Patients who cannot be adequately oxygenated or ventilated using bag-mask ventilation. • Patients in whom it is impossible to establish an airway via oral or…
Intraosseous Line Insertion
Indications Print Section Listen • Emergent temporary vascular access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation or during the treatment of uncompensated shock when unable to insert an intravenous line. • Volume resuscitation. •…
Placement of Nasopharyngeal Airway
Indications Print Section Listen • Nasopharyngeal airways provide a conduit for airflow between the nares and the pharynx. • Nasopharyngeal airways prevent mandibular tissue from obstructing the posterior pharynx. •…
Placement of Endotracheal Tube
Indications Print Section Listen Respiratory • Apnea. • Acute respiratory failure (Pao2 < 50 mm Hg in patient with fraction of inspired oxygen [Fio2] > 0.5 and Paco2 > 55…
Placement of Oropharyngeal Airway
Indications Print Section Listen • Oropharyngeal airways provide a conduit for airflow through the mouth to the pharynx. • Oropharyngeal airways prevent mandibular tissue from obstructing the posterior pharynx. •…
