SCCM Resource Library-Protecting the Team

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Cindy Hsu discusses the topic of protecting the team during a pandemic, specifically focusing on CPR and the generation of aerosols that could transmit respiratory pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. She describes the L-Core and AHA COVID-19 guidelines, which suggest using personal protective equipment (PPE) for aerosol generating procedures during resuscitation. However, the evidence regarding whether chest compressions or defibrillation cause aerosol generation or transmission of COVID-19 is uncertain. Dr. Hsu highlights a study that found a low risk of COVID-19 infection among EMS providers treating COVID-19 positive patients with appropriate PPE. Her own study using a swine cardiac arrest model found that chest compression alone did not significantly cause aerosol generation, but an increase was observed following defibrillation. She concludes by recommending team preparation strategies, such as in-situ simulation and training programs, to refine protocols and ensure the safety of healthcare providers during resuscitation.

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Professional Development and Education, 2022

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Clinician safety and adequacy of personal protective equipment, communication challenges, and hospital/system-level process modifications have left permanent changes after the COVID-19 pandemic. Fostering continued vigilance of team performance, measuring system latent threats, and data vigilance are challenging. Speakers discuss methods to maintain the resuscitation team and system excellence.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Team Leadership

Tag Workforce

Year 2022

Keywords

pandemic

CPR

aerosols

respiratory pathogens

PPE

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