Video Series: Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation

In this CTSNet video series, Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Nurse Educator Jill Ley, founder of Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, invited clinical care providers from around the world to contribute to a series of discussions exploring optimal management of cardiac surgical arrest, including current resuscitation practices and training priorities.  

This series includes the videos found at the bottom of this page as they were released from June 18–August 13, 2025, concluding with a webinar discussion on September 2, 2025. 

In this webinar discussion, Jill Ley is joined by international expert colleagues, including Tara Bartley, Corporate Lead for Advanced Practice, University Hospitals Sussex, UK; Cristina Ruiz Segria, Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner, James Cook University Hospital, UK; and John Whitlock, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, USA. They discuss numerous topics critical to optimal management of cardiac surgical arrest. The webinar also includes audience Q&As, with the panel offering broad and diverse international perspectives. This informative, educational, and engaging series is for anyone interested in cardiac surgical management. 

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Series Videos: 

1. Introduction to Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation  
2. Managing Bradyarrythmias 
3. Managing Shockable Rhythms  
4. Managing Bleeding and Tamponade  
5. Managing Left Ventricular Failure 

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