Cardiac Arrest Workshop
Activity
Simulations
Simulations
Learn and demonstrate proper BLS (basic life support) skills. Learn importance of CPR in ACLS algorithms and demonstrate effective CPR. Describe the functions of the zoll machine (defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion and pacing). Learn proper lead and pad placement and safe defibrillation.
Curriculum Block
Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation
- Indicates most relevant
Objectives
Clerkship Objectives
- Cardiac monitor lead placement and the use of a cardiac defibrillator for pacing / cardioversion / defibrillation.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
- Cardiorespiratory arrest
- Cardiac dysrhythmias. Synthesize ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) algorithms, recognize unstable ACLS states and use ACLS algorithms to guide treatment.
- Cardiac monitor rhythm analysis.
Assessments
Simulation Completion
Tags
AFMC National Clinical Skills
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Procedural Skills
Use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator): may be included with BCLS
Curriculum Block
Clerkship
Emergency Medicine Rotation
Discipline
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
MCC Presentations
Cardiac Arrest
McMaster Program Competencies
1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
MeSH
Advanced Cardiac Life Support [E02.365.647.110.500]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [E02.365.647.110]
Defibrillators [E07.305.250.159]
Electric Countershock [E02.342.287]
Emergency Treatment [E02.365]
Heart Arrest [C14.280.383]
