In the final installment of the CTSNet video series, Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Nurse Educator Jill Ley, founder of Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, was joined in a webinar panel discussion by clinical care providers from the United Kingdom and the Unites States.
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Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation Series
August 13, 2025
In Part 5 of this series, experts explore the diagnosis and management of left ventricular failure, including medications, mechanical support, and heart team decision-making.
August 12, 2025
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.
July 30, 2025
In Part 4 of this series, experts discuss mitigating hemorrhages, the use of coagulation factors vs blood products, administration rations, and much more.
July 16, 2025
In Part 3 of this series, experts discuss managing shockable rhythms, CSR/CALS algorithm for ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia without a pulse, the use of manual vs automated defibrillation, and antiarrhythmic medications.
July 2, 2025
In Part 2 of this series, experts discuss managing bradyarrhythmias, the use of epicardial pacing wires, preferred methods for postoperative pacing, the role of chronotropes in the absence of functional wires, and considerations for alternative pacing methods.
June 18, 2025
In Part 1 of this series, experts provided a brief review of the historical adoption of the CALS protocol by their respective societies, including training models, provider roles, and the impact of training on staff confidence.