CARDIOLOGY MODULE
- EDUCATION STANDARDS
- SESSION SPECIFIC
- ASSESSMENTS
- FOAM
Session 22 – Anatomy
Session 23 – Intro to Cardiac
Cardiac Anatomy
Action Potential
Basics of Electrophysiology
ECG Theory Leads
ECG Waves Segments Intervals
ECG Approach to interpretation
Session 24 – Sinus Rhythms
ECG Sinus Rhythms
Session 25 – Atrial Rhythms
ECG Atrial Rhythms
Session 26 – Sinus and Atrial Treatments
Treatment of sinus and atrial rhythms – see session 30
Transcutaneous pacing – see EMS procedures
Synchronized cardioversion – see EMS procedures
Session 27 – Assessment
Session 28 – Junctional Rhythms
ECG Junctional Rhythms
Session 29 – Heart Blocks
ECG Heart Blocks
Session 30 – Junctional and Heart block treatment
ECG Treatment Decision Tree
Treatment algorithms
Electrical therapy
Transcutaneous pacing – see EMS procedures
Synchronized cardioversion – see EMS procedures
Session 31 – Assessment
Session 32 – Ventricular Rhythms
ECG Ventricular Rhythms
Session 33 – Paced Rhythms
ECG Paced Rhythms
Session 34 – Ventricular and Paced Treatment
Cardiac rhythm treatment decision tree same as session 30
Transcutaneous pacing – see EMS procedures
Synchronized cardioversion – see EMS procedures
Session 36 – Intermediate Cardiology
Session 36b – Chest Pain
ACS Signs and symptoms checklist
Supporting Literature – NTG as predictor of CP
Session 36c – Introduction to 12 lead ECGs
ECG Effects of ischemia on the ECG
ECG Localizing the ischemia on the ECG
Session 36d – 12 lead ECG Practice
Session 36e – Scenario Based ECGs
Session 37 – Axis Deviation
ECG 12 Lead Axis Deviation
Session 38 – Chamber Enlargement
ECG 12 Lead Chamber Enlargement
Session 39 – Conduction System
ECG 12 Lead Conduction System Abnormalities
Session 40 – ACLS
2020 AHA Guidelines (All) – this link allows you to navigate to all the web-based integrated guidelines. All of the links below can be found using this link.
General approach to ACLS – it’s all super important, kinda. Much of the stuff we do hasn’t really done anything to improve patient outcomes. A few things make a huge difference – uninterrupted chest compressions, early defibrillation, recognition of AMI, transport to cardiac intervention facility, post ROSC care. So, do not study everything found in the links below. Focus on the algorithms. Focus on the things you know we do here. Focus on medications we carry. Browse through the rest so that you’re generally familiar with the concepts presented and be able to find the information if you need it. I believe the average reader (average speed) will need about 8 hours to get through the material. That’s time to go through everything, take notes, study the algorithms, be familiar with what parts cover what general material.
Review the following in the order presented:
2020 ACLS Algorithms and Reading – tons of great information – focus on algorithms and be sure to understand the sequence of actions, medications, and therapies listed in each.
2020 Adult BLS – you don’t need to read or recall everything here – browse through it, know the basic concepts, understand what’s hot and what’s not.
2020 Post Arrest Care – section 7.6 – know the algorithm stone cold (get it??) – don’t waste time memorizing medication dosages for things we don’t carry here.
2020 Special Arrest Situations – again, algorithms, OOH centric information, important to understand and have general knowledge of primary treatments, perhaps first or second adjunct treatment options. You don’t need to memorize everything but rather know where to find out.
2020 Alternative Devices in Resuscitation – section 6.2 – super quick read – compilation of what the literature says about tools and techniques we employ – check out the section on mechanical compression devices (LUCAS), impedance threshold devices, etc. Should take you no more than 8-10 minutes.
Lastly, you must complete the ACLS pretest. The Access Code is ACLS15
