Ending a Resuscitation

A straightforward cardiac arrest where the team must recognize futility and make the decision to stop resuscitation efforts. Multiple optional endings for deeper learning.

  • Mark McKinney    
  • Mateo Orrantia - 2022   
  • Dec. 17, 2022, 12:46 p.m.   

  • ACLS, Communication, Emergency Medicine, Resuscitation   
  • Medical Students, Residents, Physicians   
  • ACLS Equip., Airway Equip., Arterial Line Kit, Critical Care Supplies, Defibrillator, ECG Leads/Wires, IO Kit, IV Equip., Manakin - LF, Standard Resuscitation Equip., Ultra-Sound Machine   

  • 3   
  • 60 Min   
  • Rural Hospital   

Good real life scenario

Great case — realistic, helpful to go through in real time. Appreciated the DNR status and discussion around talk g to family; of course most of all appreciated the safe space to run a code in.