ACLS Megacode 6 In-Hospital

You are a healthcare provider working in a community health complex. A 32-year-old male is seen in triage for complaints of dizzy spells that have been occurring sporadically for 2-3 hrs with feelings of breathlessness that have come and gone in the last 30 min. A rapid initial assessment reveals the following:

Vital signs

• Pulse rate: 157/min
• Blood pressure: 101/67
• Respiratory rate: 20/min
• Temperature: 36.9 °C

Physiological systems

• Integumentary: Warm, dry
• Cardiovascular: Strong palpable peripheral pulses bilaterally
• Respiratory: Lungs CTA bilaterally, SpO2 91%
• Neurological: Alert, oriented