03-03-2020, 01:44 PM
Cardiac arrest 2° CHF overload & respiratory decompensation
Created December 2019
Developed by:
Christina Choung
Developed for: Health Authority Medical Inpatient
Submitted by: ckchoung
Contact Email: simulation@fraserhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: No
Case Summary:
A 72 year old male with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been admitted for congestive heart failure (CHF) and pneumonia. He is now overloaded and rings his call bell due to difficulty breathing. His SpO2 will quickly decompensate, leading to hypoxic cardiac arrest.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy
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Proposed Setting:
Medical Inpatient
Educational goals:
• Identify and treat respiratory decompensation secondary to fluid overload
• Provide concise and accurate SBAR report, highlighting change in status and treatments to date
• Practice arrest management, including effective CPR and documentation
• Call for help and mobilize resources early
• Establish role clarity and distribute the workload effectively
• Communicate effectively using closed-loop communication, command and request clearly, and establish a shared mental model
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