Ep.33 - The Ultimate Compressor

<p>In this episode, Dave shares the importance of practicing quality CPR with the goal of being the 'ultimate compressor'. </p> <p>Also In This Episode:</p> <ul> <li>Patient case which deteriorates to cardiac arrest-</li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>AHA/ILCOR ECC guidelines to begin immediate chest compressions and application of the cardiac monitor with an attempt at defibrillation.</li> <li>Work as a team on the choreography of resuscitation. Ensuring no one provider has a cognitive overload and is able to focus on a specific assigned task.</li> <li>Ensure the provider who is performing the skill of chest compressions is able to focus on the appropriate rate, minimizing pauses, and allowing for complete chest recoil.</li> <li>CPP - Coronary Perfusion Pressure is the key to providing the cardiomyocytes with the sugar, water, oxygen they need to survive by perfusing the coronary ostia and building CPP. </li> <li>Post ROSC care should include maintaining a systolic blood pressure of at least 90mmhg, 02 sats between 94-99%, patient normothermia, 12 lead ECG interpretation and finally working with other health care providers on a coordinated transfer of care.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tools and resources to help improve your understanding. </p> <p>Subscribe now at <a href="http://currentecg.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CurrentECG.com</a> </p> <p>And Stay Current!</p>