Manual External Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Pacing

APSF Technology Education Initiative (TEI) : Manual External Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Pacing (MEDCP)

Table of Contents

SUMMARY
COURSE INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

SUMMARY

This course consists of six topics designed to empower the anesthesia professional with the knowledge and skill set to care for patients experiencing life threatening advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) events requiring the use of a manual external defibrillator (MED). The six topics are 1) Introduction to the MED, 2) Physical Properties of the Defibrillator, 3) Placing Defibrillator Pads, 4) Principles of Defibrillation, 5) Principles of Synchronized Cardioversion, and 6) Principles of Transcutaneous Pacing

COURSE INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON MANUAL EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION, CARDIOVERSION, AND PACING

American Heart Association (AHA)
The most recent guidelines (2020) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care from the American Heart Association. These guidelines detail recommendations for the use of the manual external defibrillator (defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing) in the different ACLS algorithms.
European Resuscitation Council (ERC)
The most recent guidelines (2021) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care from the European Resuscitation Council. These guidelines detail their recommendations regarding the use of the manual external defibrillator in advanced life support. Specific details include information on pad placement, energy recommendations, and more.
Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
The most recent guidelines (2011) regarding the management of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) during and after surgical or medical procedures. These recommendations detail specific situations surrounding the use of the external manual defibrillator in patients with an internal device.

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION ON MANUAL EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION, CARDIOVERSION, AND PACING

Stryker
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Zoll
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