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emergent cardiac intervention if:  \n• STEMI Present  \n• Unstable cardiogenic shock  \n• Mechanical circulatory support required  \nNO YES  \nFollows Commands  \nVentilation/Oxygenation:  \n Avoid excessive ventilation  \n Start at 10 breaths/min and;  \n Titrate to PETCO2 35‐45 mmHG  \n Maintain Oxygen Sat. ≥ 92‐98%  \n© 2021 Jeffery Media Productions  \nIV Bolus and IV Meds:  \n NS or LR 1‐2 liters (as needed)  \n Epinephrine infusion: 2‐10 mcg/min  \n Dopamine infusion: 5‐20 mcg/kg/min  \n Norepinephrine infusion: 0.1‐0.5 mcg/kg/min","cbCaigG5n4hdC6i7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigG5n4hdC6i7","pdf",126175,"English","# Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Management\n## Clinical Assessment and Intervention\n## Respiratory and Hemodynamic Support","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary criteria for considering emergent cardiac intervention?\",\"answer\":\"Emergent intervention should be considered if the patient exhibits a STEMI, shows signs of unstable cardiogenic shock, or requires mechanical 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