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H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypothermia

H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypothermia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day


H&T Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest: Hypothermia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day

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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hypothermic patients aren't dead until they are warm and dead. When a patient’s core body temperature drops below 96.8 F (36 C), they are hypothermic.  As the body’s temperature drops below 36 C, hypothermia may further be classified as moderate or severe:Moderate if the patient’s body core temp is between 30-34 C; and Severe if it's below 30 C.Modifying the ACLS Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm for patients with severe hypothermia. Following the ACLS algorithm for patients with a body core temperature above 30 C.Methods for rewarming patients with moderate vs severe hypothermia. Continuation of CPR and ACLS efforts until the patient’s body core temp is above 36 C.Connect with me:Website:  https://passacls.com@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedInGive back - buy Paul a bubble tea hereGood luck with your ACLS class!
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Like a daily audio flash card. This podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each one-to-nine minute Flash Briefing-style episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high-performing team to deliver quality care. Listening to a tip-of-the-day for 14-30 days prior to a class will help cement core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to core concepts and ACLS algorithms, specific information needed to pass the written exam and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.