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Resuscitation Academy and the Future of Resuscitation with Dr. Andrew McCoy


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Hosts: Bradley Dean and David Blevins

Guest: Dr. Andrew McCoy, MD, assistant professor of Emergency Medicine; medical director for Shoreline Medic One and AMR Puget Sound Operations; program director for the University of Washington EMS Fellowship; and medical director for the Resuscitation Academy.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Bradley Dean and David Blevins sit down with Dr. Andrew McCoy to explore everything about resuscitation and the Resuscitation Academy (RA). Dr. McCoy shares the history of the RA and its mission to improve survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest in communities.

With a focus on resuscitation science and EMS education, the discussion covers the impact of the CAROL Act, improvements in local EMS practices, and the ongoing growth of the RA, including the innovative Lighthouse Program.

Guest Bio: Dr. Andrew McCoy is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington and has been a faculty member at the Resuscitation Academy in Seattle for 10 years.

A graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Dr. McCoy completed his Emergency Medicine residency in Buffalo, New York, before moving to Seattle for an EMS fellowship.

He now serves as medical director for Shoreline Medic One, American Medical Response (AMR) Puget Sound Operations, and the Resuscitation Academy, where he helps EMS professionals improve cardiac arrest survival rates across the country

Points of Discussion:

  • What is the Resuscitation Academy (RA), and its history?
  • Bradley’s experience with the RA and improvements made in his community.
  • The future of the RA: How the CAROL Act will influence resuscitation efforts and the opportunities for growth.
  • The Lighthouse Program and its role in driving continuous improvement in resuscitation practices.
  • Resources Mentioned:

    • Resuscitation Academy: www.resuscitationacademy.org
  • CAROL Act: Barr's CAROL Act
  • American Heart Association – Resuscitation Guidelines: CPR and ECC Guidelines
  • CARES Registry: CARES Registry
  • RESUSCITATE!: Resuscitate! Book
  • Key Takeaways: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death, but survival rates vary significantly from community to community. The Resuscitation Academy's mission is to train EMS personnel and equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to improve survival rates.

    With programs like the Lighthouse Initiative and new legislation like the CAROL Act, the future of resuscitation looks promising, offering pathways to reduce preventable deaths from cardiac arrest.

    Listen in to learn more about how your community can improve resuscitation outcomes and get involved with the Resuscitation Academy.

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