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Cardiac Arrest due to Blocked Airway

Contributed on February 18, 2016, last reviewed and/or updated on February 18, 2016.

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Author(s)

Karen Schafer, VCH
Dr Rob Fingland, VCH
Karen Mayo, VCH

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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-based

Equipment:

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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Target Learners

Interprofessional:

Yes

Profession:

Nursing
Respiratory Therapy

Levels:

Continuing professional development

Fields / Disciplines:

Critical care

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