HeartBEATS from Lifelong Learning™, Science Series: Opioid-Associated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OA-OHCA)
HeartBEATS from Lifelong Learning™, Science Series: Opioid-Associated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OA-OHCA) is organized by American Heart Association (AHA).
Release Date: 04/05/2021
Expiration Date: 04/04/2024
Target Audience:
• Physicians - Cardiology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
• Nurse Practitioners - Cardiology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
• Nurses – Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
• Pharmacists – Clinical Pharmacists
• Other – Physician Assistants, Cardiology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
Description:
HeartBEATS from Lifelong Learning™, Science Series welcomes listeners to dive deeper into current science in podcasts hosted by AHA FIT members, Dr. Elizabeth Dineen and Dr. Jeff Hsu. Listen to a podcast discussion on Opioid-Associated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OA-OHCA) and secondary prevention of opioid use and overdose to incorporate in your practice.
Learning Objectives :
At the completion of this online course, the learner will be able to:
• To discern the distinct epidemiology of OA-OHCA from other forms of OHCA.
• To discern the distinct pathophysiology of opioid poisonings which result in OHCA.
• To understand the resuscitation and post-resuscitation care of OA-OHCA with particular emphasis on portions which differ from other forms of OHCA.
• To gain awareness of the public policy decisions which impact opioid poisoning and OA-OHCA.