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Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest - August 2, 2024

Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is an assortment of current events and news related to emergency cardiac care and resuscitation. Produced by Code One Training Solutions, Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is published every Friday throughout the year.

Make yourself a person who handles hard well…If you have a meaningful pursuit in life, it will never be easy.

Coach Kara Lawson of Duke University

Leadership never gets easier. What must change is not the challenge of the assignment, but the character of the leader

Recently, Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson addressed this very issue with her team.

The passing of Dr. Michael K. Copass, a true pioneer in emergency medicine

On July 26, Dr. Michael K. Copass, a pioneer in emergency medicine and a cherished member of our community passed. Dr. Copass, 86, dedicated his career to saving lives and advancing the field of emergency medical care, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him.

More from the Medic One Foundation: https://www.mediconefoundation.org/emergency-medicine-legend-dr-michael-copass-passes-away/

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thank you for the trail you have created for the benefit of so many, Dr. Copass.

A missed pop fly stopped a 6-year-old’s heart. His mom helped restart it with CPR

The batter hit a pop fly. It was nothing out of the ordinary, the kind all players and parents had seen dozens of times during the season. But that day was different.
Oscar took off running, his small legs powering him across the dusty field, his mitt in the air. It looked like he caught the ball. The crowd erupted in a cheer. Then the ball dropped, Oscar bowed his head and he collapsed.
Riley thought his son had the wind knocked out of him. Once he realized there was more to it, he dropped the clipboard he was holding and ran toward his son.
Riley could tell something was seriously wrong. He screamed “Sarah!” in a shrill, panic-filled tone that prompted her to immediately call 911 and rush down from the bleachers to the field.

Continue reading: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/a-missed-pop-fly-stopped-a-6-year-old-s-heart-19604194.php

A Patch Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

This study aims to demonstrate the safety and clinical effectiveness of a novel patch–wearable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients where sudden cardiac arrest risk is elevated temporarily.

Access: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.04.063

Richmond County installs 2nd AED ahead of Fair

Richmond County has installed its second AED. This unit was placed at Richmond County Fair Grounds beside the Memorial Hall, a timely addition given that the Richmond County Fair kicks off on August 6.
The box that houses the automated external defibrillator, or AED, also contains a bleeding control kit and a CPR safety kit.

Source: https://www.newsontheneck.com/news/richmond-county-installs-2nd-aed-ahead-of-fair/article_7a4ffcb8-4f4a-11ef-bd8f-2b7b96a53307.html

Combating drowning in South Africa

Cape Town – Stellenbosch University (SU) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding bringing their relevant expertise together to respond to concerning levels of fatal drownings in the country.

Learn more: https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/za/distrikspos/nuus/combating-drowning-in-sa-20240730-2

Youth Leader Brings Hands-Only CPR to LA’s Underserved Communities

During a seminar at University of Southern California, Priya Shah learned that South Los Angeles has the highest rates of death from a lack of bystander training in CPR. Priya now saves lives in her community through the American Red Cross LA Region Hands-Only CPR Youth program. As a third-year neuroscience major at USC, Priya’s passion for medicine and community service drives her to build emergency medical preparedness in underserved areas.
Priya’s journey with the Red Cross began in high school as a member of her school’s Red Cross club. From there, she joined the READYTeens program, which focuses on disaster preparedness and essential lifesaving skills, including CPR. It was her work at a public hospital that inspired her to focus her volunteer efforts on helping underserved communities.

Story: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/youth-leader-brings-hands-only-cpr-to-la-s-underserved-communiti.html

‘She saved her baby’s life’ | First-time Charlotte mom narrowly avoids tragedy

It’s what she learned before her daughter was even born that helped her save her daughter’s life.
“Oh my gosh it was scary,” Youngling continued. “That’s why I did so much preparation for her arrival. We read all the books and took all the classes.”
She never imagined she’d actually have to use the Novant Hospital CPR class she and her family did over Zoom while waiting for Addison to make her arrival.
“When I took the CPR class I remember telling my husband, ‘We’re never gonna have to use this but we need to know what to do,'” Youngling said.

Video story: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/parenting/charlotte-mom-saves-baby-cpr/275-e361c612-2f1f-4aa7-89de-fcc88e6b5bf2

ENCORE: Becoming a HEARTSafe Community: A Guide to Reducing Death & Disability from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

This guide is an overview of a community-based approach to improving cardiac arrest outcomes. The evidence-based recommendations and best practices described present interrelated actions that, when combined, can enable short- and long-term improvements for people who experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Here you’ll find HEARTSafe Community strategies and the 13 tactical elements to execute these strategies as well as resources from organizational and industry partners.

Check it out here: https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

FDA sends warning letter to defibrillator battery manufacturer

The Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to a manufacturer of batteries for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) sold by companies including Philips, Stryker and Zoll. The letter, which the FDA published Tuesday, states Amco International Manufacturing & Design continued to supply the batteries after failing to seek premarket approval (PMA).

More: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fda-sends-warning-letter-defibrillator-100000450.html

Heroic duo performed CPR and grabbed defibrillator after runner collapsed at Albert parkrun

Two police officers brought a man back to life after he collapsed at a parkrun in Middlesbrough.
PC Courtney Wilson and PC Rebecca Hole had just reached the finish line of Albert parkrun on a Saturday morning in March, when Courtney noticed the man slump to the ground. With barely a moment to catch her breath, she ran straight to the man and began to carry out CPR.
“The defibrillator being 20 yards away was sheer stroke of luck. From cardiac arrest to CPR was within one minute, and he was defibbed and back conscious within three minutes. Everyone just went into work mode.”

Read on: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/heroic-duo-performed-cpr-grabbed-134004630.html

A Local organization is funding more AED devices to be put around Delta Township

Brian Hatfield, training officer at the Delta Township Fire Department emphasizes the importance of AEDs in public places.
“I like to see them everywhere, any public place, any big place, any place with a lot of folks needs an AED.” Said Hatfield.
Former Delta Waverly rotary club president, Mike Bower, says he was inspired to create better access to AEDs after witnessing Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest during an NFL football game.

Source: https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delta-township-grand-ledge/a-local-organization-is-funding-more-aed-devices-to-be-put-around-delta-township

TRIVIA: The Legacy of Mercury in Medicine

This history of mercury in medicine highlights the evolution of medical practices. What was once considered a powerful cure is now recognized as a dangerous toxin. It underscores the importance of scientific research and evidence-based medicine in modern healthcare.

Learn more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8924441/

VIDEO STORY: SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST TOOK LOCAL MOM’S LIFE AND SHE AWOKE

July 29, 2024 (San Diego) — ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a medical procedure for critical care patients with life-threatening heart or lung failure. An ECMO machine is used to pump blood out of a patient’s body, add oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, and then pump the blood back into the body.
In 2022, San Diego County brought local medical leaders together to create the San Diego Resuscitation Consortium (SDRC)(link is external), with the goal of saving more lives using ECMO. A new system of care was established, and last year, the County launched the “Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR)(link is external)” pilot program.

Source and video link: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/video-week-sudden-cardiac-arrest-took-local-moms-life-and-she-awoke

FROM THE VAULT: Citizen CPR Academy and Community Resuscitation Officer program videos

The Citizen CPR Foundation and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health partnered on a two-day virtual conference open to all Kentucky residents interested in improving SCA outcomes. The schedule featured a dynamic faculty line-up focused on empowering attendees with a strategic and practical approach for improving SCA survival in their communities, no matter how big or small. This approach included both the latest scientific recommendations, well-defined tactics and guidance in the form of proven best practices and innovations in implementation.

Free access to videos from both programs: https://citizencpr.org/citizen-cpr-symposium-archive/

Incident highlights defibrillators’ worth

The quick actions of athletic trainer Mike Meyer and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) saved the life of Vanderbilt basketball student-athlete Davis Nwankwo last week, said the team physician.
Nwankwo collapsed approximately 15 minutes into practice when he suffered cardiac arrest on March 6 at Memorial Gymnasium. Athletic trainer Mike Meyer was at his side immediately.
“Shortly after his collapse he stopped breathing and a pulse could not be detected,” explained Andrew Gregory, M.D., team physician for Vanderbilt Basketball. “A student trainer had gone to get the automatic defibrillator. The defibrillator indicated a shock was necessary, and one shock was delivered by Meyer.”

Source: https://news.vumc.org/reporter-archive/incident-highlights-defibrillators-worth/

REMINDER: Register for the AHA ECC National Training Network Conference

The American Heart Association will present the 2024 Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) National Training Network Conference, which will be held September 25-26, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.
The conference will feature a line-up of more than 20 peer-to-peer sessions and plenary presentations, as well as several ACLS, PALS, and BLS live demonstrations.
On September 24, they will have a pre-conference course and offer ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS EP).

More information and registration: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/ecc-conferences-and-events

SPOTLIGHTING: Project 100

Project 100 is a collective effort of volunteer medical professionals and other community leaders from the UW Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology, Nick of Time Foundation, DP Foundation, Medic One Foundation, King County Public Health, and Resuscitation Academy.

More: https://joinproject100.org/

Feel free to email david@code1web.com

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