Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Resuscitation

Unit III — Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Resuscitation

How it begins

Pathophysiology of cardiac arrest, chain of survival, basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults and pediatrics. Integration of AHA 2020 and ERC 2021 guidelines.

What it covers

1. Cardio-respiratory arrest and resuscitation
2. Cardiorespiratory Arrest Epidemiology · Chain of Survival
3. · Epidemiology
4. · Chain of Survival
5. Pathophysiology and Rhythms Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrest
6. · Heart Rhythms in CRP
7. · Pathophysiology of VF and Rhythm Degeneration
8. Reversible Causes The 4H and 4T
9. Recognition of PCR Clinical Diagnostic Criteria
10. · Situations that simulate PCR (differential diagnosis)
11. Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Compressions Ventilation Defibrillation
12. · Adult BLS Sequence (AHA 2020 / CKD 2021)
13. Chest Compression Technique Quality Parameters and Evidence
14. · Rescue Ventilation
15. Automated External Defibrillation AED / AED — Protocol and Use
16. · Pediatric AED
17. Advanced Life Support Adult ALS Algorithms — CKD 2021 / AHA 2020
18. · Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (VF/TVSP)
19. · Non-Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (PEA/Asystole)
20. Manual Defibrillation Energies · Waveforms · Technique
21. · Waveforms
22. · Manual Defibrillation Technique
23. Pharmacology in PCR Drugs · Dosage · Mechanisms of Action
24. Routes of Administration IV · Intraosseous · Endotracheal
25. Treatment of Reversible Causes Specific Interventions During PCR
26. ROSC and Post-PCR Care Post-Arrest Syndrome · Neuroprotection · Reperfusion
27. · Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
28. · Directed Temperature Control (TTM)
29. · Urgent Post-ROSC Coronary Angiography
30. · Comprehensive Post-ROSC Neuroprotection and Management
31. Do Not Resuscitate Orders Ethical Aspects · Criteria · Legal Framework
32. · Criteria for Not Initiating CPR
33. · Criteria for Suspending CPR in Progress
34. · Ethical and Legal Framework
35. CPR in Special Situations Pregnancy · Hypothermia · Drowning · Trauma · Poisoning
36. · PCR in Pregnancy
37. · CRP due to Hypothermia
38. · PCR for Drowning
39. · Traumatic PCR
40. · PCR for Intoxication
41. Pediatric Life Support Anatomical and Physiological Differences
42. SPA/PALS Algorithm Pediatric Advanced Life Support
43. · Pediatric BLS Sequence
44. · Pediatric ALS Algorithm — Shockable Rhythms
45. · Pediatric ALS Algorithm — Non-Shockable Rhythms
46. Pediatric Drugs in PCR Dose · Broselow Tape · IO Access
47. · Intraosseous Access in Pediatrics
48. Specific Causes of Pediatric CRP Diagnosis · Directed Treatment
49. · Summary of Key Differences ACLS Adult vs. Pediatric VAS