RESUSCITATION OF ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND NEWBORNS

Course Code:

B2

Semester:

2nd Semester

Specialization Category:

Specialized Background

Course Hours:

17

ECTS:

20


COURSE OUTLINE

  1. To model the epidemiology of cardiac arrest globally.
  2. To synthesize the evidence that leads to the development of guidelines.
  3. To compare and contrast the guidelines from various professional organizations (e.g., AHA, ERC, ILCOR).
  4. To compare and contrast the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest and the modifications to the relevant algorithm.
  5. To evaluate the need for implementing ECMO and mechanical compressions in in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
  6. To compare and contrast the differences between neonatal resuscitation and adult resuscitation.
  7. To compare and contrast the differences between pediatric resuscitation and adult resuscitation.
  8. To interpret the heterogeneity of resuscitation ethics and the cultural values that lead to different types of end-of-life decisions.