Emergency Procedures Masterclass (Part 1)

Mastering the airway anatomy

Learning to bag-valve-mask like a pro

Preparing for success

Mastering direct laryngoscopy

Mastering video laryngoscopy

Managing post-intubation

Putting it all together

Rapid sequence intubation quiz

Cardioversion and defibrillation intro

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Cardioversion and defibrillation

Cardioversion and defibrillation got you shaking? Learn the differences between them, their indications, tools to use, and how to shock someone back to life in this chapter.

6 lessons

12m

Obtaining informed consent

Cardioversion and defibrillation quiz

Performing the procedure

Putting it all together

Transcutaneous pacing intro

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. Transcutaneous pacing

Use transcutaneous pacing (TCP) to treat symptomatic bradycardias. Here, you’ll cover indications for TCP, medications that boost tolerability, and how to use external pacer pads.

4 lessons

Mastering transcutaneous pacing

Transcutaneous pacing quiz

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Transvenous pacing

In this chapter, you’ll learn to recognize when transvenous pacing (TVP) is required, how to float a transvenous pacer, and how to diagnose and fix TVP complications.

5 lessons

12m

Transvenous pacing intro

Mastering transvenous pacer placement

Troubleshooting

Transvenous pacing quiz

Distinguishing between causes of vertigo

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Vertigo maneuvers

What’s causing your patient’s vertigo? Here, you’ll cover common causes, when and how to perform Dix-Hallpike and Epley maneuvers, and how to fix benign positional vertigo.

5 lessons

19m

Vertigo maneuvers intro

Diagnosing vertigo with the Dix-Hallpike test

Treating vertigo with the Epley maneuver

Performing the HINTS exam

Vertigo maneuvers quiz

Central venous access intro

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6. Central venous access

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to place a central line, secure and flush the line, place an Easy IJ, and avoid common pitfalls involved in the process.

11 lessons

29m

Understanding the indications

Recognizing the landmarks

Mastering the microskills

Mastering placement

Flushing and securing

Maximizing the chance of success

Placing an Easy IJ

Putting it all together—central line

Putting it all together—Easy IJ

Central venous access quiz

Understanding the indications

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Chapter 7

Chapter 7. Chest tubes

When are chest tubes necessary? In this chapter, you’ll find out when they’re useful, how to quickly treat a pneumothorax, and how to place chest tubes and pigtail catheters.

9 lessons

20m

Chest tubes intro

Decompressing a tension pneumothorax

Placing a pigtail catheter

Placing a chest tube

Securing the tube

Putting it all together—chest tube

Putting it all together—pigtail catheter

Chest tubes quiz

Understanding the indications

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Chapter 8

Chapter 8. Lumbar puncture

Here, you’ll learn how to perform a lumbar puncture to diagnose a brain bleed or infection, how to optimize patient positioning prior to the procedure, and master manometry.

6 lessons

16m

Lumbar puncture intro

Performing a lumbar puncture

Positioning the patient

Putting it all together

Lumbar puncture quiz

Peripheral IV access intro

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Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Peripheral IV access

Wrap up this emergency procedures course by learning how to place a peripheral IV and draw blood when required.

4 lessons

Placing an IV

Procedure video

Peripheral IV access quiz