The use of an AED to improve cardiac arrest outcomes including: attaching the pads during CPR; following prompts; and safely administering a shock.

Why we should use an AED.

The general use of AED.

including: indications for use; attaching the AED pads; following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.

Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.

Contraindications to AED use.

General safety considerations to remember.

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Review the Asystole/PEA side of the Cardiac Arrest algorithm including: epinephrine administration, advanced airways, causes of PEA, and when to stop.

For apneic patients without a carotid pulse or patients with only gasping/agonal respirations, we will follow the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

For pulseless patients that the AED doesn't advise a shock, the patient's ECG shows asystole, or a non-perfusing organized rhythm (PEA), we will follow the right side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

Initial steps are aimed at delivery of high-quality CPR to keep the brain and vital organs alive.

Epinephrine administration.

Placement of an advanced airway.

Considering possible reversible H & T causes of cardiac arrest including three common causes of PEA and their emergent interventions.

When we should discontinue resuscitation efforts and call the code.

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Many CPR classes use songs like "Stayin Alive" to help compressors maintain a fast rate.

Advantages, disadvantages, and a selection of good CPR songs.

Providing good, high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions and early defibrillation are two key interventions shown to improved cardiac arrest outcomes.

A training tool used in many CPR and ACLS classes is to use a song (or a song list) to help the person doing chest compressions maintain an adequate rate.

Characteristics of songs that will help us perform good CPR.

Advantages & disadvantages of using a song during CPR.

Selected songs from various genres and time periods from AHA's "Don’t Drop The Beat" playlist on Spotify.

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