Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Cardiac Arrest

Service Description

Understand the Causes of Cardiac Arrest in Adult and Pediatric Patients – Gain a comprehensive understanding of the main causes of cardiac arrest, including common and uncommon factors contributing to arrest in both adult and pediatric populations. Assess and Manage the Cardiac Arrest Patient – Learn the appropriate assessment and management techniques for patients in cardiac arrest, focusing on effective interventions and life-saving protocols. Manage Patients with Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) – Understand the proper care and treatment protocols for patients who achieve ROSC, including monitoring and stabilization strategies. Explore the Use of Induced Hypothermia Post-Cardiac Arrest – Review the indications and benefits of induced hypothermia as part of post-cardiac arrest care, focusing on its role in improving neurological outcomes. Identify and Treat Atrial Dysrhythmias – Learn to recognize common and uncommon atrial dysrhythmias, their clinical presentations, and the latest treatment options for these conditions. Identify and Treat Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Blocks – Gain knowledge of common and uncommon ventricular dysrhythmias and conduction blocks, including the most effective treatment strategies and interventions for each. Lecturer: Adam Culbertson, MS/EMTP This course is approved for 3.0 CEs/CMEs