AHA Conversations | Common mistakes and myths for ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP

[Ep11] Are you nervous about taking your American Heart Association (AHA) course for the first time? Maybe you aren't new to the course, but you just don't like the pressure you feel with renewing your certification? Join us this month to learn more about common myths and mistakes that can be associated with taking an AHA course. We'll take a big picture view on ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP to see how you can better prepare for your next class - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! 

Jeff Gamble, EMT-P and Erin Adamik, MSN, RN, CPN join us in this episode to help you be successful in your next AHA session. Jeff is a Simulation Coordinator and AHA Training Center Coordinator for ACLS and BLS within the Mount Carmel Health System. Erin is the Skills Center Coordinator and AHA Training Center Coordinator for PALS at Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH). Listen in on our conversations to learn more about:

• When is the optimal time to give Epi during a cardiac arrest?
• Is it okay to just do hands-only CPR?
• How often should a pediatric patient be ventilated?
• Can you give pediatric patients an antiarrhythmic medication?
• What is MR. SOPA, and when is it used?
• And more!

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• Linktree: Link to AHA content mentioned in this episode

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Creators & Guests

Host

Jonathan Marsh

Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...

What is High-Fidelity Conversations?

This is a monthly podcast designed for healthcare workers looking to sharpen their minds and clinical skills. In each episode, we'll sit down and talk with an active healthcare professional as they reflect on some of their experience and expertise. We'll look to apply what we learn in a way that not only benefits you, but those around you. All specialties and topics are fair game, so come join your host and Simulation Coordinator, Jonathan Marsh, to hear more High-Fidelity Conversations!