Criticare Training Course

What Will You Learn In Our BLS AND ACLs Focused Training Course

• 1

  The chain of survival for cardiopulmonary arrest:

  A sequence of critical actions (early recognition, CPR, defibrillation, advanced care, and post-arrest care) to improve survival rates during cardiac emergencies.

• 2

  Differences in adult, child, and infant BLS sequence:

  Variations include compression depth, compression-to-ventilation ratios, and hand placement tailored to each age group.

• 3

  High-Performance Resuscitation Team Dynamics:

  Collaborative strategies for clear communication, defined roles, and teamwork during resuscitation.

• 4

  Relief of choking in a conscious vs. unconscious patient:

  For conscious patients, abdominal thrusts are used; for unconscious patients, CPR is initiated with airway checks for obstruction

• 5

  High-Performance Resuscitation Team Metrics:

  Measurable benchmarks like compression fraction, chest recoil, and time-to-defibrillation to evaluate team efficiency.

• 6

  Highly Effective Chest Compressions:

  Delivering uninterrupted compressions at the proper depth (2-2.4 inches for adults) and rate (100-120/min) with full chest recoil.

• 7

  Administering Effective Ventilations:

  Providing breaths with minimal interruptions, ensuring visible chest rise without excessive ventilation.

• 8

  Correct Use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED):

  Quickly attaching and following AED prompts to deliver a shock for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.

• 9

  BLS in Special Circumstances (e.g., in pregnancy):

  Modifying CPR techniques, such as manual uterine displacement, to prevent compression of major vessels.

• 1

  ACLS Perspectives:

  Provides a comprehensive overview of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) principles, emphasizing teamwork, rapid decision-making, and evidence-based interventions.

• 2

  Advanced Airway Management:

  Focuses on securing and maintaining a patent airway using advanced techniques such as endotracheal intubation or supraglottic devices during emergencies.

• 3

  ECG Rhythm Recognition:

  Teaches the identification of critical cardiac rhythms to guide appropriate resuscitation and ACLS interventions.

• 4

  Preventing Cardiac Arrest:

  Emphasizes early recognition of deteriorating conditions, prompt interventions, and continuous monitoring to reduce the likelihood of cardiac arrest.

• 5

  ACLS Pharmacology:

  Covers the drugs used in cardiac emergencies, including indications, dosages, and mechanisms of action (e.g., epinephrine, amiodarone).

• 6

  Electrotherapy in Cardiac Resuscitation:

  Explores the use of defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing in managing life-threatening arrhythmias.

• 7

  Management of the Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest:

  Addresses identifying and treating the H's and T's (e.g., hypoxia, tension pneumothorax) to improve resuscitation outcomes.

• 8

  Immediate Post Cardiac Arrest Care:

  Highlights the critical steps for stabilizing the patient after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), such as optimizing oxygenation, blood pressure, and neurological care.

• 9

  Care of the Patient Towards Recovery:

  Focuses on post-resuscitation strategies like rehabilitation, organ support, and monitoring to aid recovery and prevent complications.

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