03-03-2020, 01:52 PM
VT and Symptomatic Bradycardia 2° Hyperkalemia
Created December 2019
Developed by:
Christina Choung
Developed for: Health Authority High Acuity Unit
Submitted by: ckchoung
Contact Email: simulation@fraserhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: No
Case Summary:
A 68 year old gentleman with a history of coronary artery disease (CAD), Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type II, hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) requiring hemodialysis (HD) twice a week is being admitted for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), bradycardia, and hypotension. Upon admission, he will quickly deteriorate to VT. After ROSC is achieved, he will return to a symptomatic bradycardia requiring transcutaneous pacing (TCP) or an increase in chrono- and iontropic & vasopressor support
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
High Acuity Unit
Educational goals:
• Identify and practice correct ACLS algorithms for patient presentation
• Practice calling a Code Blue using the overhead paging system
• Practice documentation during a Code Blue
• Establish role clarity and distribute the workload accordingly
• Communicate effectively using closed-loop communication, case and plan of care summaries, making clear requests, and fostering input from team members
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