Post-Cardiac Arrest Care in the ICU
Contact Hours: 1
Cost: $10.00
This course is designed for nurses who may treat post-cardiac arrest patients in the ICU. The nurse learner will become knowledgeable on the skills to assess, care for, and intervene on behalf of post-cardiac arrest patients in the ICU. The course will address the American Heart Association algorithm for post-cardiac arrest care. It will identify the purpose and goals for targeted temperature management. The Nurse will learn how to conduct a neurologic examination in post-cardiac arrest patients. The Nurse will learn how they can play a role in preventing arrest recurrence and recognize the use of appropriate vasopressors as well as anti – dysrhythmic agents for post -cardiac arrest patients.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
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Recall the American Heart Association algorithm for post-cardiac arrest care.
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Identify the purpose and goals for targeted temperature management.
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Discuss how to conduct neurologic examinations in post-cardiac arrest patients.
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Describe how ICU nurses can play a role in preventing arrest recurrence.
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Recognize the use of appropriate vasopressors and anti-dysrhythmic agents for post-cardiac arrest patients.
Curriculum
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview of Cardiac Arrest
Incidence: In-Hospital/Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest in Brief
Vignette: Post Cardiac Arrest Care
Chapter 2 - American Heart Association Algorithm
Optimizes Ventilation
Treat Hypotension
Consider Induced Hypothermia
Chapter 3 - Targeted Temperature Management/Induced Hypothermia
Historical Background
Purposes and Goals
Resources for ICU Nurses Regarding Other Facility's Protocols
Recent Changes to AHA Recommendations
Monitoring the Targeted Temperature Patient
Did You Know?
Chapter 4 - Neurologic Examinations
Suggested Baseline Examinations
Assessment of Brain Injury
Seizures/Jerking
Illness Severity Scores
Chapter 5 - Preventing Arrest Recurrence
Incidence
Assessments
Vasopressors/Anti-Arrhythmic Agents
Evidence-Based Tip
Chapter 6 - References