Let’s take an in-depth look at the clinical context surrounding ECGs.

In this episode, Sean Graham interviews Blaine Krusor, who has spent the last 20 years focused on emergency medicine and the science that drives it. Currently one of Stryker’s clinical experts, Blaine began his career as a hospital cardiac RN and a CCU/ICU RN. He also holds multiple device patents in the areas of defibrillation and electrocardiography. 

Sean and Blaine discuss areas of 12-lead interpretation, including the Sgarbossa criteria and how clinicians can better utilize the 12-lead tool for improving diagnoses for acute coronary syndrome patients.

This is part 1 of a three-part series on ECGs.

What would happen if personalized care was the standard of care?

 

In this episode, Nicole Kupchik interviews Dr. Ben Abella, director of the Center for Resuscitation Science, professor of emergency medicine for the University of Pennsylvania, and chair for the American Heart Association Resuscitation Science Symposium.

 

They discuss transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), including the emergent use of this technology to improve cardiac arrest care, its potential to provide clinicians the opportunity to tailor care to patients, and what needs to be done if this personalized care is to become a standard of care.

Until recently, pauses during CPR have been necessary when using an AED.

 

We also know that it is critical to provide as much continuous CPR as possible throughout a resuscitation for the best chance of survival. Conventional AEDs must suspend chest compressions for at least 10 seconds in order to perform rhythm analysis free of ECG artifact.

 

So how can you get more CPR time if you are following the prompts of an AED?

 

In this episode of resus10, Sean Graham interviews Dr. Fred Chapman, director of research for Stryker's Emergency Care business, on how an innovative algorithm called cprINSIGHT Analysis Technology challenges the status quo and helps save lives.

Get ready for a master class in advanced airway management. In this episode of resus10, Sean Graham interviews Dr. Mike Levy, medical director for Anchorage Fire and the state of Alaska, and chief medical advisor for Stryker. Sean and Dr. Levy discuss tools and techniques for airway management, and the evolving complexities and variabilities of providing advanced airway management in EMS.

In this episode, Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, interviews Dr. Ali Haider on cardiogenic shock. Nicole and Dr. Haider, an interventional cardiologist, discuss managing cardiogenic shock, and the tools and resources needed to support these patients.

From TAVR to STEMI, everything in the cath lab is on the table today.

In this episode, Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, interviews Dr. Ali Haider about current and emerging procedures in the cath lab. Nicole and Dr. Haider, an interventional cardiologist, discuss a range of practices representing the current state of the science in interventional cardiac care.

Also known as the popular "yourheartdoc" on Instagram, Dr. Ali Haider understands the importance of treating the patient – not just the labs. As an interventional cardiologist, he has used the latest technologies to navigate the most puzzling patients, from complicated cath lab cases to outliers lacking obvious risks.

In this episode, Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, and Dr. Haider discuss the power and potential of medical information in a social media world.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, how can you resuscitate a patient in cardiac arrest while minimizing personal exposure and maximizing team effectiveness? Join Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, as she shares information to help emergency response teams during this unprecedented time, including logistical consideration of team response, safety during intubation and modifications to consider for resuscitation.

Diving into data – Sean Graham meets with Jimmy Brothers, assistant chief of EMS for Howard County Fire and Rescue in Maryland. They discuss using data collection to drive decision making, including how Howard County has developed a robust data collection methodology to impact clinical practice and training.

Emergency caregivers in the small town of Nikisiki, Alaska are using technology to face major challenges.

In this episode of resus10, Sean Graham interviews Harrison Deveer, senior captain at Nikiski Fire Department, vice president of Kenai Peninsula Emergency Services, and member of the board of directors for the Southern Region EMS Council.

They discuss the unique experience of EMS in Alaska, including Nikisiki’s use of point-of-care testing for the purpose of improving decision making.