Are you equipped to handle cardiogenic shock? In this episode, you’ll gain insights from an expert on the frontlines about the complexities of caring for these critical patients and how you can excel in providing world-class critical care transport.

Shane Turner sits down with Dr. Adam Gottula, an emergency physician and critical care intensivist from Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. They discuss the management of cardiogenic shock in transport settings, the crucial role of a multidisciplinary approach, and the latest strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Gottula shares the importance of cognitive checklists, standardized patient classification, and the life-saving role of the Impella device during transport. Plus, essential practices for optimizing outcomes in patients with Impella support during cardiac arrest, including the critical steps of prompt CPR and correct device positioning.

Shane Turner, RN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Chattanooga, TN

Adam Gottula, M.D., San Antonio, Texas