objectives

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

• Identify key science that drives increased patient survival.
• Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
• Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
• Recognize and initiate early management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
• Perform early management of bradyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation.
• Perform early management of tachyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation.
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance