Circulatory shock
Kick off the course with a primer on circulatory shock. Here, you’ll learn to assess adequate perfusion, and cover the physiology and treatment strategies for various shock states.
- Circulatory shock intro
- Assessing perfusion
- Managing hypovolemic shock
- Managing distributive shock
- Managing cardiogenic shock
- Managing obstructive shock
- Managing mixed shock states
Chest compressions
Optimize your CPR efforts. Learn about the ideal rate and depth of compressions, as well as the role of mechanical compression devices, and extracorporeal circulatory support.
- Chest compressions intro
- Using proper technique
- Performing the appropriate rate of compressions
- Performing the appropriate depth of compressions
- Minimizing interruptions
- Using mechanical compression devices
- Considering mechanical circulatory support
Airway and ventilation
In this chapter, you’ll cover the benefits and harms of artificial respiration. Learn all about airway manipulation, strategies for rescue ventilation, and end-tidal capnometry.
- Airway and ventilation intro
- Opening the airway
- Using positive pressure breathing
- Performing assisted ventilation
- Performing intubation
- Using end-tidal capnometry
Rhythm disturbances
Here you learn how to differentiate between different dysrhythmias—including perfusing and non-perfusing rhythms, and discuss treatment options based on etiology.
- Rhythm disturbances intro
- Approaching the non-perfusing patient
- Managing wide complex tachycardias
- Managing narrow complex tachycardias
- Managing bradycardias
- Managing pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole
- Performing cardioversion and defibrillation
- Using vasopressors in cardiac arrest
- Administering antidysrhythmics
Special situations
Master the unexpected. In this chapter, you’ll learn about considerations and interventions targeted at the resuscitation of specific patient populations.
- Special situations intro
- Resuscitating the pregnant patient
- Managing the patient with hyperkalemia
- Managing the patient with hyperthermia
- Managing the patient with accidental hypothermia
- Resuscitating the patient with toxic overdose
- Managing traumatic arrest
- Resuscitating the patient with a ventricular assist device
Putting it together
Lead resuscitation attempts like a pro. You’ll master strategies for maintaining structure, honing communication skills, and effectively leading a team through the process.
5 Lessons (6m 29s)Post-cardiac arrest care
Wrap up the course with a chapter about the importance of care provided after cardiac arrest, and how to optimize the likelihood of recovery.
- Post-cardiac arrest care intro
- Performing post-cardiac arrest care
- Controlling temperature
- Determining when to perform cardiac catheterization
- Predicting outcomes after cardiac arrest
- Supporting survivors
- Resuscitation Essentials outro