Cardiac arrest and other crisis events that occur in a cardiovascular intensive care unit must be managed with an understanding of the particular context of CVICU.

A series of crisis check-lists are used in emergency situations in CVICU.

This course provides the essential knowledge to locate resources and effectively manage these crisis situations in CVICU:

Cardiac arrest – covers check-lists 1,2,3 and 12

Emergency airway management – covers check-lists 6,7,8, 9 and 10