This E-Learning is an adjunct to the CALS live certification course. It is specifically designed for preparation for initial certification as a CALS Provider. The CALS course is designed for RNs, RTs, NPs, PAs, and MDs who wish to learn a novel, evidence-based approach to the resuscitation of postoperative heart patients. Using a format similar to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), this program will include didactic lectures as well as hands-on practice with emergency pacing, internal and external defibrillation, and utilization of state of the art simulation through our Shock Trauma Center Simulation Lab.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Identify unique features of the cardiac surgery patient that warrant modifications to standard resuscitation
technique
• Distinguish critical differences between protocols for ACLS versus CSU-ALS
• Describe the STS standardized protocol for management of a cardiac arrest in a cardiac surgery patient
• Discuss 5-Point Plan
• Demonstrate successful CSU-ALS resternotomy within 5 minutes