Lesson 1Integration of reversible causes (Hs and Ts) into resuscitation and targeted diagnosticsThis part stresses finding and treating fixable arrest causes using the Hs and Ts guide, mixing bedside checks, aimed actions, and ongoing checks to fix root problems and better revival results in the field.
Systematic review of Hs and Ts causesBedside clues to hypoxia and hypovolemiaRecognizing acidosis, hypo/hyperkalemiaIdentifying tension pneumothorax and tamponadeSuspecting toxins, thrombosis, and traumaUsing ultrasound and labs to guide treatmentLesson 2Defibrillation protocols: PAD, immediate analysis, shock intervals, energy settingsThis part explains safe and good defibrillation, covering PAD use, quick rhythm checks, shockable vs nonshockable choices, energy picks for monophasic and biphasic tools, shock timing, and cutting pre- and post-shock stops.
Indications for defibrillation in cardiac arrestPAD setup, pad placement, and safety checksImmediate rhythm analysis and shock decisionsEnergy settings for biphasic and monophasicCoordinating shocks with ongoing compressionsPost-shock rhythm reassessment and actionsLesson 3Vascular access and medication delivery: IV/IO placement, drug selection, dosing, timing for epinephrine, amiodarone/lidocaineThis part covers setting up IV or IO access in arrest, picking good spots and tools, choosing and dosing revival drugs, timing epinephrine and antiarrhythmics, and making sure safe, right drug giving and recording.
Choosing IV versus IO access during arrestIV and IO insertion sites and techniquesEpinephrine dosing and timing by rhythmAmiodarone and lidocaine indicationsFlushing, infusion, and line patency checksMedication tracking and double-check systemsLesson 4Immediate scene management and 60-second primary actions (scene safety, call for help, BLS chain activation)This part details the first 60 seconds at the scene, stressing responder safety, quick cardiac arrest spotting, starting the BLS chain, early EMS call, and right away life-saving steps that stop delays in good CPR and defibrillation.
Scene safety and personal protective equipmentRapid assessment of responsiveness and breathingActivating EMS and BLS response systemsPositioning patient and preparing for CPRCoordinating bystanders during first minuteLesson 5High-performance BLS: compression rate, depth, hand placement, minimizing interruptionsThis part focuses on giving top-quality BLS, including right compression speed, depth, bounce back, and hand spot, cutting pauses, mixing breaths, switching compressors, and using feedback tools to best blood flow during arrest.
Optimal compression rate and depth targetsCorrect hand placement and body mechanicsEnsuring full chest recoil and avoiding leaningMinimizing pauses and managing rhythm checksCoordinating compressions with ventilationsUsing CPR feedback devices and metronomesLesson 6Cardiac rhythm recognition and algorithm application: VF/VT, PEA, asystole decision pathwaysThis part trains learners to spot main arrest rhythms, like VF, pulseless VT, PEA, and asystole, and use ACLS steps, mixing rhythm checks, shock choices, drug timing, and ongoing checks into a planned way.
ECG features of VF and pulseless VTIdentifying PEA and true asystoleShockable versus nonshockable pathwaysTiming rhythm checks with compressionsIntegrating drugs into rhythm algorithmsCommon rhythm interpretation pitfallsLesson 7Advanced airway management in ALS: indications, sequence (OPA/NPA, SAD, endotracheal intubation), confirmation and continuous waveform capnographyThis part covers advanced airway picks in ALS, including when to use, step-by-step OPA, NPA, and supraglottic tools, endotracheal tube method, check with ongoing waveform capnography, and fixing airway issues.
Selecting basic versus advanced airway devicesOPA and NPA sizing, insertion, and pitfallsSupraglottic airway placement and fixationEndotracheal intubation steps and safetyWaveform capnography for tube confirmationManaging airway obstruction and dislodgementLesson 8Termination of resuscitation: criteria, documentation, family communication, and safe handover to emergency departmentThis part explains when and how to end revival, including health and law rules, planned recording, kind family talk, and safe, teamed handover to emergency department or other care groups.
Field and in-hospital termination criteriaAssessing futility and likelihood of survivalRequired medical and legal documentationCommunicating death and prognosis to familiesCoordinating handover with emergency departmentLesson 9Team roles, closed-loop communication, leadership during resuscitation, task allocation and timingThis part builds good revival teams, focusing on clear role giving, closed-loop talk, leader ways, task order, timing of key actions, and review to better work and patient results.
Assigning clear roles before and during arrestPrinciples of closed-loop communicationLeadership behaviors under high stressCoordinating tasks and intervention timingManaging conflicts and cognitive overloadStructured post-event debriefing methods
