Asystole

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Asystole, colloquially referred to as flatline, represents the cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart. Asystole typically occurs as a deterioration of the initial non-perfusing ventricular rhythms: ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (V-tach). This activity describes the causes, presentation, and pathophysiology of asystole and stresses the importance of the interprofessional team in the management of these patients.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-580-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of asystole.

  • Outline the presentation of a patient in asystole.

  • Explain the management options available for asystole.

  • Summarize the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by asystole.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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