Review for the Emergency Cardiac Care CE professional. 11.1.08 @ 9:00A ET

I recently sat in with some cadets at the academy and noticed many people were asking about the quick pocket guides. While these are great, the problem is they are only available by purchase. However, because of the interest I have collected several links and key points you may want to cover before attempting any test for CE's. See below for more information.

I recently sat in with some cadets at the academy and noticed many people were asking about the quick pocket guides. While these are great, the problem is they are only available by purchase. However, because of the interest I have collected several links and key points you may want to cover before attempting any test for CE's. See below for more information.

Key ABC first!

Remember at any level the pneumonic ABC/LOC (* 2011 new standards call for CAB process) is your first approach after scene safety determination and BSI phase. Don't lose your head by forgetting some of the most important steps!

Where is the ECC information for BLS/ALS?

I have found some great resources for students and graduates (myself) that will definitely help you define baselines, test your knowledge, and refresh your education. Remember that some of the interventions listed may depend on your local protocol. The information is provided as a general consensus in line with national standards for emergency medical care. Your author just got his Emergency Cardiac Care HCP level card again for this year. It was fun and there are some new techniques people need to watch out for.

These are great resources regarding basic steps for interpretation ECG equipment, cardiac rates, sinus rhythms, and rate related abnormalities. They are free and take some time to go through. So be sure to get a cup of coffee or can of sprite!

http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/ecg/ecg_outline/Lesson2/index.html University of Utah School of Medicine ECG/ECC Lesson

http://www.heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011775 HealthCare Professional Level ECC Guide

http://www.mededsys-nurse.com/courses_online/203/203.html A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR INTERPRETING ECG ARRHYTHMIAS.

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