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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

  1. Cardio-respiratory arrest and resuscitation
  2. Cardiorespiratory Arrest Epidemiology · Chain of Survival
  3. · Epidemiology
  4. · Chain of Survival
  5. Pathophysiology and Rhythms Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrest
  6. · Heart Rhythms in CRP
  7. · Pathophysiology of VF and Rhythm Degeneration
  8. Reversible Causes The 4H and 4T
  9. Recognition of PCR Clinical Diagnostic Criteria
  10. · Situations that simulate PCR (differential diagnosis)
  11. Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Compressions Ventilation Defibrillation
  12. · Adult BLS Sequence (AHA 2020 / ERC 2021)
  13. Chest Compression Technique Quality Parameters and Evidence
  14. · Rescue Ventilation
  15. Automated External Defibrillation AED / AED — Protocol and Use
  16. · Pediatric AED
  17. Advanced Life Support Adult ALS Algorithms — ERC 2021 / AHA 2020
  18. · Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (FV/TVSP)
  19. · Non-Shockable Rhythms Algorithm (PEA/Asystole)
  20. Manual Defibrillation Energies · Waveforms · Technique
  21. · Waveforms
  22. · Manual Defibrillation Technique
  23. Pharmacology in PCR Drugs · Dosage · Mechanisms of Action
  24. Routes of Administration IV · Intraosseous · Endotracheal
  25. Treatment of Reversible Causes Specific Interventions During PCR
  26. ROSC and Post-PCR Care Post-Arrest Syndrome · Neuroprotection · Reperfusion
  27. · Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
  28. · Directed Temperature Control (TTM)
  29. · Urgent Post-ROSC Coronary Angiography
  30. · Comprehensive Post-ROSC Neuroprotection and Management
  31. Do Not Resuscitate Orders Ethical Aspects · Criteria · Legal Framework
  32. · Criteria for Not Initiating CPR
  33. · Criteria for Suspending CPR in Progress
  34. · Ethical and Legal Framework
  35. CPR in Special Situations Pregnancy · Hypothermia · Drowning · Trauma · Poisoning
  36. · PCR in Pregnancy
  37. · CRP due to Hypothermia
  38. · PCR for Drowning
  39. · Traumatic PCR
  40. · PCR for Intoxication
  41. Pediatric Life Support Anatomical and Physiological Differences
  42. SPA/PALS Algorithm Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  43. · Pediatric BLS Sequence
  44. · Pediatric SVA Algorithm — Shockable Rhythms
  45. · Pediatric SVA Algorithm — Non-Shockable Rhythms
  46. Pediatric Drugs in PCR Dose · Broselow Tape · IO Access
  47. · Intraosseous Access in Pediatrics
  48. Specific Causes of Pediatric CRP Diagnosis · Directed Treatment
  49. · 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
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