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Initial Rhythm:  Bradycardia followed by asystole

Description of Code:

I responded to overhead code blue page. CPR was initiated and conducted as per ACLS protocol.

Total duration of CPR: 12 minutes

Drugs:

– Epinephrine x ***

– Insulin + D50 as well as calcium gluconate for hyperkalemia as potential etiology of cardiac arrest

– Sodium bicarb for treatment of acidosis

– Fluid bolus

– Atropine at ROSC

– Pressors initiated – ***

Intubation: Performed by anesthesia team

Lines Placed: Right femoral line placed

Result of Code: ROSC/Death

Next of kin notified: Yes

Primary attending notified: Yes

Labs ordered: ABG, CBC, CMP, sr lactate