High Performance CPR

Copper Mountain, CO US

Discussion and hands on training for high performance CPR using best practices from the latest science out of AHA and RA our of Seattle.

Target Audience

EMS/Fire 

Learning Objectives

  • early recognition, early compressions, early defibrillation
  • get to continuous compressions ASAP with an iGel or ET tube in place
  • limit interruptions of compressions to less than 10 seconds, and limit those
  • 30:2 when an airway above not in place
  • good, calm communication is very important during the resuscitation
  • keep keep people not actively participating in the resuscitation back from the scene
  • After the first shock, or when any compressor is tired and not effective, switch compressors every two minutes/full cycle
  • patient history and history of present situation very important
  • use a metronome
  • ensure really good pad contact with bare skin
  • keep pt warm until ROSC obtained
  • If cause of arrest is respiratory in nature, an ET tube is preferred over an iGel

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Cardio
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Course opens: 
11/05/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Copper Mountain Ski Patrol
0182 Copper Mountain Circle
Copper Mountain, CO 80443
United States
+1 (970) 968-2318

Wendy Miller, Senior Medic, Summit Fire and EMS

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Cardio
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
    • 0.50 NCCP-Cardio: Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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