Improving Time to Defibrillation Following Ventricular Tachycardia (VTach) and Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib) Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Retrospective and Prospective Quality Improvement Study
Abstract:The goal of this study was to identify how often 2 independent centers defibrillated patients within the American Heart Association recommended 2-minute time interval following ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia arrest. A retrospective chart review revealed significant delays in defibrillation. Simulation sessions and modules were implemented to train nursing staff in a single nursing unit at a Philadelphia teaching hospital. Recruited nurses completed a code blue simulation session to establish … Show more
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