Cardiac Medications in the Emergency Department

A review

The lecture duration is 19min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
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Nathan Kwong
Clinical pharmacist at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Lecture Summary

A review of pharmacotherapy and evidence supporting use for ACLS and peri-arrest arrhythmias in the Emergency Department. This presentation aims to highlight international guidelines and common medications utilised for the purpose of local process development as well as department formulary/stock allocation.

Target Audience

Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency Medicine Nurses
Paramedics
Rural GP's

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Recognise current guidelines
  • Describe current evidence surrounding medications (for ACLS and peri-arrest arrhythmias)
  • Review pharmacology, formulation, dosing and administration of medications

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