Lunch and Learn: Special circumstances of cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest is a critical medical emergency that requires prompt and effective intervention to improve patient outcomes.

While the management of cardiac arrest follows standardised protocols, special circumstances such as trauma, anaphylaxis, sepsis, malignant hyperthermia, and post-cardiac surgery require tailored approaches to ensure optimal patient care.

Additionally, managing cardiac arrest in diverse clinical locations such as the operating room, in-flight situations, cruise ships, drowning incidents, and mass casualty scenarios presents unique challenges.

Webinar overview

This webinar will use clinical case studies to apply the required modifications to the ALS algorithm during resuscitation due to special circumstances. The session will focus on:

• Rapid assessment and management via modification to the ALS algorithm for:
• Post cardiac surgery
• Trauma
• Obstetric
• Perioperative
• Remote/Obscure location
• Escalation and activation of appropriate specialist team members
• Modifications to resuscitation based on clinical location or environmental restrictions