Critical Care Time 9. Cardiac Arrest & Running a Code
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Oct 9, 2023 This podcast discusses the crucial role of the code team leader in a cardiac arrest and the need for them to focus on leading the team. It covers topics like nurse-led codes, optimizing CPR, using point-of-care ultrasound, therapeutic hypothermia, the importance of debriefing, and the role of the code team leader.
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Code Leader's Role
- The code team leader should focus on leading and orchestrating the team.
- Avoid getting bogged down in individual tasks during the code.
Call Rapid Response
- Rapid response teams improve patient outcomes, so don't hesitate to call them.
- Early intervention can be crucial for saving lives.
Nurse-Led Codes
- Nurses can effectively lead codes, improving efficiency and physician cognitive load.
- This allows physicians to focus on diagnosis and interventions.