ECC Digital Digest

Explains the process for how clinicians can establish post-arrest care for survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers that can address the diverse issues that impact survivors.

After listening to this podcast you will be able to: • Gain an understanding of why data is needed to drive improvement. • Understanding of what the current state of cardiac arrest data is in the US. • Learn potential next steps for improvement.

This podcast covers, the definition of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a brief history of CPR, key differences between traditional CPR and Hands-only CPR, the role of the AHA and Guidelines in promoting CPR, both conventional and Hands-only. Also covers applying steps in Hands-only sequence and applying concepts of high-quality CPR.

This podcast discusses the approaches to coronary angiography after out of hospital cardiac arrest.

After listening to this podcast you will be able to: • Define Post cardiac arrest syndrome • Compare/Contrast impact of PCAS in children vs. adults • Understand key clinical problems in children after cardiac arrest • Understand and apply evidence-based guidelines for treatment • Know steps to take in managing the pediatric post-cardiac arrest patient

Explains the separate processes of development for both continuous evidence evaluation and the AHA guidelines.