ECC Digital Digest
The ECC Digital Digest is a podcast from the American Heart Association focused on emergency cardiovascular care. It covers hot topics in resuscitation science and emergency cardiovascular medicine. Each episode features insights and discussions with industry experts in the field. The podcast serves as a resource for healthcare professionals and others interested in the latest developments in emergency cardiac care.
Episodes
Epinephrine in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest: It's Complicated
Drs Dezfulian and Kienzle discuss the evidence for and against algorithmic epinephrine administration and identify ongoing knowledge gaps. Dr. Kienzle shares her provocative findings that earlier and more frequent epinephrine dosing is associated with accelerated ROSC and perhaps better outcomes.
Mechanical CPR
Gain insights on how the BLS writing group for the 2025 Guidelines for CPR & ECC arrived at the mechanical CPR device recommendations. The podcast features the BLS writing group chairperson, Dr. Monica Kleinman, and vice-chairperson, Dr. Ian Drennan. To access the full recommendation for further understanding, visit eccguidelines.heart.org.
ILCOR Scientific Statement on Uniform Reporting of Outcomes From Resuscitation Education Research
Dr. Adam Cheng and Dr. Farhan Bhanji sit down to talk about ILCOR's statement, "Uniform Reporting of Outcomes From Resuscitation Education Research: The Resuscitation Education Utstein Style: A Consensus Report from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation." This is the first global standard for reporting outcomes in resuscitation education. It provides a unified framework to define an
2025 ALS Guidelines
The Advanced Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Michael Kurz and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jane Wigginton.
2025 BLS Guidelines
The Basic Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Monica Kleinman and vice-chairperson, Dr. Ian Drennan.
2025 Education Guidelines
The Education chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Aaron Donoghue and vice-chairperson, Dr. Katie Dainty.
2025 Ethics Guidelines
The Ethics chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Ahamed Idris and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jonathan Elmer, along with writing group members, Carrie Henderson and Mithya Lewis-Newby.
2025 Neonatal Guidelines
The Neonatal chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Henry Lee and Dr. Edgardo Szyld, along with Dr. Marilyn Escobedo from the ILCOR Neonatal Life Support task forece. Here they discuss what's new in the latest neonatal science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
2025 PALS Guidelines
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Javier Lasa and Dr. Alexis Topjian. Here they discuss what's new in the latest PALS science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
2025 PBLS Guidelines
The Pediatric Basic Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Benny Joyner and Dr. Tia Raymond, along with writing group member Dr. Maya Dewan. Here they discuss what's new in the latest PBLS science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
2025 Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Guidelines
The Post-Cardiac Arrest Care chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Karen Hirsch and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jon Rittenberger, along with writing group member, Dr. June Gordon.
2025 Special Circumstances Guidelines
The Special Circumstances chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Dazhe Cao and vice-chairperson, Dr. Mary McBride, along with writing group member, Dr. Eric Lavonas.
2025 Systems of Care Guidelines
The Systems of Care chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Cameron Dezfulian and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jose Cabanas.
PEG Podcast Series: Disparities in Pediatric OHCA Treatment and Outcomes
Please join Dr. Farhan Bhanji, Dr. Cody Gathers, Dr. Candace Mannarino, and Dr. Maryam Naim as they discuss disparities in pediatric OHCA treatment and outcomes.
PEG Podcast Series: Targeted Temperature Management
Please join Dr. Brian Jackson, Dr. Jonathan Duff, and Dr. Steve Schexnayder as they discuss Targeted Temperature Management in pediatrics.
2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid
In this podcast, writing group co-chair, Matthew Douma, and senior science editor, Eric Lavonas, discuss guideline updates of note in the upcoming 2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross First Aid Guidelines.
2024 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning
The 2024 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning is now published. Dr. Rohit Shenoi interviews doctors Cameron Dezfulian and Tracy McCallin as they go over some of the publications key points.
Survivor Network Series, Episode 3
Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest? Join to listen as Amy Ciampi tells her story.
Survivor Network Series, Episode 2
Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest? Join to listen as husband and wife, Garrett Martin and Kathy Lee, tell their story.
Pediatric AEDs – Providers
Please join Dr. Dianne Atkins and Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann as they discuss pediatric AEDs in a conversation targeted towards healthcare providers.
Pediatric AEDs – Laypersons
Please join Dr. Dianne Atkins and Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann as they discuss pediatric AEDs in a conversation targeted towards laypersons.
Survivor Network Series, Episode 1
Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest? Listen in to two cardiac arrest survivors discuss their cardiac arrest survival and recovery.
Role of Ventilation in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Please join Dr. Cameron Dezfulian, Dr. Kelly Kadlec, and Dr. Janice Tijssen as they discuss the role of ventilation in pediatric cardiac arrests.
Preventing Cardiac Arrest in Hospitalized Children
Please join Dr. Maya Dewan, Dr. Benny Joyner, and Dr. Mary McBride as they discuss preventing cardiac arrests in hospitalized children.
Epinephrine and Barriers to Timely Epinephrine in OHCA
Please join Dr. Blair Bigham, Dr. Farhan Bhanji, and Dr. Janice Tijssen as they discuss epinephrine and barriers to timely epinephrine in out of hospital cardiac arrests.
2030 Strategies
Join Dr. Raina Merchant and Dr. Comilla Sasson as they discuss American Heart Association's Scientific Statement that outlines specific calls to action to improve cardiac arrest outcomes by 2030.
Bystander CPR
ILCOR PAD
COSTR Summary
2021 ILCOR CoSTR Summary. Join the incoming ILCOR First Aid Task Force Chair, Dr. Jestin Carlson, as he interviews the ILCOR Science Advisory Committee Chair, Dr Peter Morley, and Dr Kate Berg, the incoming ILCOR ALS Chair and Senior Science Editor of the 2021 CoSTR Summary. These three clinicians discuss the highlights of the work produced by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation o
COVID Guidance on Resuscitation
Opioid Presidential Advisory - All Audiences
In this podcast meant for all audiences, we answer: • Why is it so important to address the opioid crisis now? • Opioids have been around since the 1700s, but how did this become a crisis situation? • How do opioids work and why are they so addictive? • What are the resources available (from the federal government and others) to treat substance use concerns? • How has COVID-19 impacted opioid addi
Opioid Presidential Advisory - Healthcare Professionals
In this podcast geared towards healthcare professionals, we answer: • Why is the opioid epidemic so important right now? • How has the NIH and other federal and state entities changed their approach to the opioid epidemic over the course of the last 1.5 years? • How has opioid use changed throughout the years? • What are the research areas that still need to be addressed? • What are some practical
Drowning
Ways to decrease maternal mortality peri and postpartum
Opioid Statement
Parental Presence During Code
2020 Systems of Care Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 Systems of Care Guidelines.
2020 Pediatrics Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 Pediatrics Guidelines.
2020 Neonatal Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 Neonatal Guidelines.
2020 First-Aid Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 First-Aid Guidelines.
2020 Education Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 Education Guidelines.
2020 ALS Guidelines
This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 ALS Guidelines.
COVID-19 Impact on an Italian ICU
Dr. Simone Peruzzi, a senior specialist in anesthesia and intensive care, shares local strategies used in ICU and pre-hospital settings in Central Italy to address challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning Objectives: • Review potential strategies for the management of increased number of patients requiring intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Describe clinical managemen
Covid-19 Emergency Response - Lessons from China Part I
Dr. Xiang Cheng, MD, PhD is the Deputy Chairman of Youth Committee of Chinese Society of Cardiology (CSC), the Director of Department of Cardiology at Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology. Based on his experience in Wuhan, China, Dr. Cheng shares strategies that emergency departments and healthcare systems around the world can do to prepare for COVID-
CPR Training Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
Dr. Comilla Sasson and Dr. Gustavo Flores discuss ways the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted CPR training. This podcast covers: • Ways the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted training. • Potential modifications that some training centers have used for hands-on skills training. • How the training network can prepare for upcoming challenges as the pandemic continues.
Update on the Local Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Dr. Thomas Rea, Medical Program Director for King County EMS, and Dr. Michael Sayre, Medical Director for the Seattle Fire Department and Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at the University of Washington, provide an update on the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic by EMS and other healthcare providers. This podcast covers: • Lessons learned by EMS and other healthcare providers in King
Insights from King County/Seattle EMS Coronavirus Response
Learning objectives • Review lessons learned by EMS and other healthcare providers in King County as they've responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Discuss steps EMS and other healthcare providers can take now to prepare for increasing numbers of patients with COVID-19. • Consider strategies for managing the impact of quarantine on the EMS workforce. • Describe PPE supply challenges and considerati
T-CPR
After listening to this podcast you will: • Gain an understanding of what T-CPR is and how it came to be what it is today. • Understand the potential impact of T-CPR on communities. • Learn how T-CPR aligns with the mission of the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Resuscitation: Physiology to Monitor and Guide CPR
This podcast discusses the physiology to monitor and guide CPR.
Adult Focused Update
This podcast discusses the 2019 Focused Update on Adult ACLS and SOC.
Survivorship
Explains the process for how clinicians can establish post-arrest care for survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers that can address the diverse issues that impact survivors.
You can't improve what you can't measure
After listening to this podcast you will be able to: • Gain an understanding of why data is needed to drive improvement. • Understanding of what the current state of cardiac arrest data is in the US. • Learn potential next steps for improvement.
AHA's History of CPR
This podcast covers, the definition of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a brief history of CPR, key differences between traditional CPR and Hands-only CPR, the role of the AHA and Guidelines in promoting CPR, both conventional and Hands-only. Also covers applying steps in Hands-only sequence and applying concepts of high-quality CPR.
Current controversies in PCI post cardiac arrest: Who should we be taking to the cath lab? (Coronary Angiography after OHCA)
This podcast discusses the approaches to coronary angiography after out of hospital cardiac arrest.
Care Considerations for the Pediatric Post-Cardiac Arrest Patient
After listening to this podcast you will be able to: • Define Post cardiac arrest syndrome • Compare/Contrast impact of PCAS in children vs. adults • Understand key clinical problems in children after cardiac arrest • Understand and apply evidence-based guidelines for treatment • Know steps to take in managing the pediatric post-cardiac arrest patient
How AHA creates the CPR guidelines from the ILCOR CEE process
Explains the separate processes of development for both continuous evidence evaluation and the AHA guidelines.
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