Cardiac Emergencies | Extended Management for Patient Care
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of managing cardiac emergencies, focusing on extended patient care. It details the pathophysiology of cardiac chest pain, distinguishing between stable and unstable angina, and explaining myocardial ischemia and infarction. The presentation emphasizes critical assessment steps, including primary surveys, patient history (OPQRST), risk factors, and physical examinations, alongside pharmacological interventions like aspirin, nitroglycerin, oxygen, and advanced pain management. Furthermore, it outlines crucial non-pharmacological interventions such as patient positioning, anxiety reduction, and minimizing exertion, while also discussing transport considerations and the unique presentations of cardiac events in special populations like the elderly, diabetics, and women. Finally, it highlights the importance of ongoing patient management, continuous monitoring, and effective communication for optimal outcomes.
CourseBy Austin Winters
Mechanical CPR using the Lucas Device
This course introduces the Lucas device, a portable system for automated chest compressions during cardiac arrest. Participants learn its key features, including compact size, backpack design, and simple charging. Training covers deployment and setup: positioning the back plate, securing the main unit, and locking clips. Learners use the “ABC123” method—Activation, Back plate, Clips—plus three steps for plunger height and choosing continuous or 30:2 modes. Practical use is emphasized with instruction on securing patients, pausing safely, and adapting for size. A key advantage—maintaining compressions while moving patients—is also highlighted. Finally, participants review maintenance practices such as decontamination and puck replacement, ensuring the device stays ready for critical care. This course gives responders confidence to quickly and effectively integrate the Lucas device into emergencies.
CourseBy Adam Knight
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