Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Resuscitation
Unit III — Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Resuscitation
How it begins
Fisiopatología del paro cardíaco, cadena de supervivencia, reanimación cardiopulmonar básica y avanzada en adultos y pediatría. Integración de guías AHA 2020 y ERC 2021.
What it covers
- Cardio-respiratory arrest and resuscitation
- Cardiorespiratory Arrest Epidemiology · Chain of Survival
- · Epidemiology
- · Chain of Survival
- Pathophysiology and Rhythms Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrest
- · Heart Rhythms in CRP
- · Pathophysiology of VF and Rhythm Degeneration
- Reversible Causes The 4H and 4T
- Recognition of PCR Clinical Diagnostic Criteria
- · Situations that simulate PCR (differential diagnosis)
- Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Compressions Ventilation Defibrillation
- · Adult BLS Sequence (AHA 2020 / ERC 2021)
- Chest Compression Technique Quality Parameters and Evidence
- · Rescue Ventilation
- Automated External Defibrillation AED / AED — Protocol and Use
- · Pediatric AED
- Advanced Life Support Adult ALS Algorithms — ERC 2021 / AHA 2020
- · Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (FV/TVSP)
- · Non-Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (PEA/Asystole)
- Manual Defibrillation Energies · Waveforms · Technique
- · Waveforms
- · Manual Defibrillation Technique
- Pharmacology in PCR Drugs · Dosage · Mechanisms of Action
- Routes of Administration IV · Intraosseous · Endotracheal
- Treatment of Reversible Causes Specific Interventions During PCR
- ROSC and Post-PCR Care Post-Arrest Syndrome · Neuroprotection · Reperfusion
- · Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
- · Directed Temperature Control (TTM)
- · Urgent Post-ROSC Coronary Angiography
- · Comprehensive Post-ROSC Neuroprotection and Management
- Do Not Resuscitate Orders Ethical Aspects · Criteria · Legal Framework
- · Criteria for Not Initiating CPR
- · Criteria for Suspending CPR in Progress
- · Ethical and Legal Framework
- CPR in Special Situations Pregnancy · Hypothermia · Drowning · Trauma · Poisoning
- · PCR in Pregnancy
- · CRP due to Hypothermia
- · PCR for Drowning
- · Traumatic PCR
- · PCR for Intoxication
- Pediatric Life Support Anatomical and Physiological Differences
- SPA/PALS Algorithm Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- · Pediatric BLS Sequence
- · Pediatric SVA Algorithm — Shockable Rhythms
- · Pediatric SVA Algorithm — Non-Shockable Rhythms
- Pediatric Drugs in PCR Dose · Broselow Tape · IO Access
- · Intraosseous Access in Pediatrics
- Specific Causes of Pediatric CRP Diagnosis · Directed Treatment
- · Summary of Key Differences SVA Adult vs. Pediatric VAS
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- Subject
- Emergency Room
- Category
- Clinical Specialties
- Type
- Study Guide
- Sections
- 49
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02