A middle-aged woman is coming to hospital for day surgery. She has controlled hypertension and NIDDM. After induction of anesthesia she develops pulseless electrical activity. The OR team must resuscitate her.
Learning Objectives:
Primary
1. Describe management of pulseless electrical activity cardiac arrest
2. Perform chest compressions and manual ventilation as per ACLS guidelines
3. Administer epinephrine according to ACLS guidelines
4. Recall the differential diagnosis of PEA and systematically eliminate possible causes
5. Describe some key components of clinical teamwork and identify applications in their practice
Secondary
1. Review contents of emergency ‚’crash‚Äô cart
2. Identify methods of improvement of non- technical skills/behavioral skills
Simulation Modality:
Manikin-basedEquipment:
high fidelity mannikin
Citation:
Morgan P, Tarshis J. Pulseless Electrical Activity. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2015. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/pulseless-electrical-activity/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
Yes
Profession:
Medicine
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Levels:
Continuing professional development
Graduate / postgraduate / residency
Fields / Disciplines:
Anesthesia / peri-anesthesia care
Surgical