What emergency measures should be taken for a patient experiencing a cardiac event during dialysis?

In the case of a patient experiencing a cardiac event during dialysis, initiating immediate CPR and calling for help is a crucial response. This action ensures that life-saving measures are put into place without delay. Cardiac events, such as cardiac arrest, require swift recognition and immediate intervention to restore circulation and provide oxygen to vital organs.

CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths that can help maintain blood flow and oxygenation until advanced medical personnel arrive. Calling for help ensures that additional assistance, such as emergency medical services, can be on the way to provide further care and intervention.

While providing oxygen therapy could be beneficial to a patient experiencing cardiac distress, and administering intravenous fluids may be indicated in certain scenarios, these measures do not address the immediate need for circulation and respiration that CPR provides. Measuring vital signs is important for monitoring the patient’s condition, but in the event of a cardiac emergency, the priority must be to start CPR and summon help to stabilize the patient effectively.