CME: Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest
Here is Sinead’s talk on the utility of ultrasound in cardiac arrest
Tag cardiology
CME: Evidence for Mechanical CPR Devices
Here is Elliot’s talk on the evidence and issues with mechanical CPR devices.
CME: Syncope and the ECG
Here is Dan’s talk on syncope and the ECG. Resources: ECG Library ECG Features that suggest a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia as the cause for syncope. Joseph E. Marine. Journal of Electrocardiology Volume 46, Issue 6, November–December 2013, Pages 561-568 “Killer ECG Patterns…
CME: ECG Analysis
Here is Peter’s talk on ECG analysis. Resources: LITFL ECG Library ECGWeekly Steve Smith’s ECG Blog ECG Academy ECG Guru ECG Features that suggest a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia as the cause for syncope. Joseph E. Marine. Journal of Electrocardiology Volume 46,…
ECMO for OOHCA Guideline 10/2017
SCGH guideline to assist in deciding eligibility, resuscitation and the timely application of ECMO for suitable OOHCA patients. [PDF] Date implemented – 10/2017 Review date – 02/2018 Author – Ercleve / Phillips (Note – collaborative ED/ICU/Cardiothoracics)
CME: Post-resuscitation care
Here is Lakmal’s talk on the care of a cardiac arrest patient who has return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
CME: ACLS
Here is Nicola’s talk on ACLS. Resources: Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) website ANZCOR Guideline 11.2 – Protocols for Adult Advanced Life Support – June 2017
CME: SCGH ED ECMO Update
Here is Sam’s talk on the current state of the developing SCGH ECMO / ECPR service. Resources: SCGH ECPR Resources page
CME: Congential Heart Defect Case Presentation
Here is Mike’s CHD case presentation and very helpful guide to how these may present to the ED. Resources: Royal Childrens Hospital (RCH), Melbourne – Heart Defects
CME: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Here is Ingo’s talk on Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Resources: 2016 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: The Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the…