Elderly man in ICU 12 hours post cardiac arrest. ETT blocks leading to cardiac deterioration.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize and act on cardiac rhythm changes
Assess airway and connect its’ relationship to bradycardia or rhythm changes
Initiate the appropriate treatment algorithm for the management of a patient with an obstructed airway/bradycardia
Perform CPR
Demonstrate role clarity and delegation of roles and responsibilities at the beginning of the scenario
Demonstrate effective communication – clear messages, closed loop, sharing mental model
Exhibit elements of good teamwork
Demonstrate effective resource utilization
Trouble shoot the patient, not the monitor.
Simulation Modality:
Manikin-basedEquipment:
SimMan
Evalution/Validation:
Developed and tested insitu in ICU August 2015 and subsequently revised and used in Sept 2015
Citation:
Schafer K, Fingland R, Mayo K. Cardiac Arrest due to Blocked Airway. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2016. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/cardiac-arrest-due-to-blocked-airway/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Levels:
Continuing professional development
Fields / Disciplines:
Critical care