Beyond ACLS: How to Level Up Your Resuscitation Game

How comfortable are you during a Code? In this video you will learn some common mistakes to avoid, as well as some advanced therapies to consider for enhanced resuscitation or when standard ACLS just isn't working. Timeline 00:00 Opening 00:37 Objectives 00:58 Introduction 02:18 What is a Resuscitationist? 04:19 Most Common Mistakes/Pitfalls 07:32 Sodium Bicarbonate 08:35 Calcium and Magnesium 09:24 The Ugly Side of ACLS Drugs 09:53 Assessment of Resuscitation Efforts 11:17 Mechanical CPR 13:35 Fatal Intubation Errors 16:45 Post Resuscitation Checklist 17:34 The Problem with ACLS 18:56 Arterial Lines 19:44 VSE 20:25 IAC-CPR 21:40 Refractory VT/VF 23:29 POCUS 24:40 ECPR/ECLS 25:56 Nurse Led Code 27:47 References Need help learning pharmacology? https://a.co/d/bJoCQir Please check out my IG: @nurse_crit for more educational content. #nursing #criticalcare #resuscitation