Electrical Therapy Competency Checklist:

ACLS provider course

Electrical Therapy Competency Checklist: - ACLS provider course

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Competences

Cardioversion

Attach the cardiac monitor by applying 3 or 5 leads ECG*
Turn on the monitor and Identify the rhythm correctly.*
States the indications for synchronized cardioversion.*
Ensures that the “SYNC” button is activated and the indicators are on the QRS complex.*
Select the appropriate cardioversion energy level by the manufacturer’s recommendation.*
Apply the pads or paddles properly.*
Press the charge button.*
Says “CLEAR” and visually checks the other rescuers are clear of patients.*
Ensures that Oxygen is away from the patient.*
Delivers cardioversion by holding down the shock button until the defibrillator discharges.*
Reassess and properly identify the rhythm on the monitor*
Repeat steps and increase the energy dose in a stepwise fashion if the rhythm does not convert*

Defibrillation

Recognizes the rhythm on the monitor (PVT or VF )*
Assess the patient to confirm the absence of spontaneous pulse.*
Select the appropriate defibrillation energy level by using the manufacturer's recommended energy dose for the initial dose*
Properly apply pads or paddles.*
Charges defibrillator.: Says “CLEAR” and visually checks that other rescuers are clear of the patient. Ensures that oxygen is away from the patient Delivers defibrillation shock*

Percutaneous Pacemaker

Recognizes bradycardia on the monitor and states that the patient is unstable.*
Connect the pacing pads to the patient*
Set the pacemaker rate (the pacemaker may have a default setting (e.g., 80 bpm) that can be adjusted as needed).*
Select demand or non-demand pacing mode (if available)*
Set current at a minimum if not automatically done by pacemaker*
Activate the pacemaker and adjust current upward until electrical and mechanical capture are identified*

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