Heartcode Anywhere Index

Heartcode Anywhere Index
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1. Program Overview……………………………………...page 2
2. Signing in for the first time…………………………..…page 3
3. Navigating the screen’s menus………………………..page 4
4. How to access all the AHA materials…….…………...page 5
5. How to access Rhythm Recognition…………………page 6
6. How to access ACLS Lessons……………………….page 7
7. ACLS Course Program………………………………page 8
Patient Scenarios……………………………...page 9
Diagram of Menus/Helpful Hints……………..page 10
Submitting/Test Results……………………...page 11
Debriefing………………………………….......page 12
6. Written Exam……………………………………………..page 13.
8.. Skills Check-off…………………………………………page 14.
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Registering as a New User
Select “I am not on this list”
The following screen will appear Enter your name as you
would like it to appear on your card. Click next, do not fill
out email.
The following screen will appear. CLICK NEXT,
INFO NOT NEEDED.
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The following screen will appear. This screen is not
necessary and you can click next. However, if you pick
one question to answer, it will supply your password for you in
case you forget your password.
Once you have filled in the information you must choose the
profile that best resembles your profession.
Intubation will be required if you choose PHD, Nurse Level 1
(Advanced practice nurse) or EMT-P.
Bag-Valve will be required for the others. Pharmacologist,
Nurse level 1 & 2 ( ICU/ER or Med/Surg) or EMT.
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Navigating the Screen
This screen entry into any of the following:
• AHA Material
• ACLS Program Course
• Rhythm Recognition
• Skills Check-off
• Lessons on ACLS
• Continuing education modules
• Shows time left on access license.
The Program Requires:
• Introduction – Do not skip this section. It takes a few minutes and will save
time and aggravation as it teaches how to navigate the software.
• Patient Cases – There are 10 cases that must be passed. Taking time to
review the debriefing at the conclusion will assist in learning.
• Multiple Choice Exam
• Skills Check - Either intubation or bag-valve mask skills will need to be
demonstrated on the manikin, dependent upon your job requirements.
The Program Offers: (OPTIONAL TO PARTAKE)
• ECG Rhythm Recognition - A comprehensive review of cardiac rhythms with
10 different varieties of each rhythm.
• AHA Material – Includes the ACLS Manual, Drug reference section of ECC
Handbook, ACLS experienced provider, ACLS principles and Practice, and
Guidelines 2000.
• Lessons – This includes over 20 hours of ACLS lessons presented in menu
format.
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AHA Material – not required.
This page allows unlimited access (does not use clock hours) to
• ACLS Manual
• Drug Reference
• ACLS Principles and Practice
• Experienced Provider Manual
• 2000 Guidelines
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Rhythm Recognition – not required.
This screen allows access to:
• Static ECG where each of the rhythms has 10 views.
• Dynamic ECG, same as above, but moving.
• Practice and test of static EGC rhythms.
To access the reference banks or test simply click the black box
for each category.
To Practice ECG rhythms, click the rhythm you wish to study.
After choosing your rhythm, click 01 – 10
To view 10 different styles of each.
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ACLS Lessons. – not required.
Clicking “lessons” allows access to a wealth of information with
incredible video’s on ACLS. Subjects include:
• Airway Management.
• Electric Therapy.
• Pharmacology.
• Rhythm Lessons.
• Special Situations.
• Treatment Lessons.
Each Subject has an array of topics from which to choose.
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ACLS Program Course
This screen allows access to:
• Introduction…..REQUIRED!!!!
• 10 patient scenarios
• Written exam
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Patient Scenario – All 10 patient cases required.
IMPORTANT! You decide when the case is completed. The scenario will not end
until you transfer the patient, or stop the scenario.
Helpful Hints
• Patient Brad is the mega-code, and hardest scenario.
• Practice each scenario first! If fail will have to pass
twice!! (see “reset progress” page 10)
• There may be a DNR order on one of the cases.
• The scenario does usually want to see pulse ox.
• Remember to check capnometer after intubation.
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This is a diagram of the menu functions.
RESPONSE AIRWAY BREATHING CIRCULATION EXAMINE EXPOSURE
Check
Responsiveness
Ask Patient
Questions
DRUGS
Drugs and
Fluids
Start IV
(screen of
patient-click on
place to start IV)
Click on
screen to select
drugs, dosage
will appear when
the drug and
route is
selected.
Check airway
Head Tilt Chin
Lift
Jaw Thrust
Procedures>>
Suction
Finger
sweep
Abdominal
thrust
OP airway
NP airway
Cricoid
pressure
Combitube
Laryngeal
mask
Intubate
Use EDD
ETT holder
Check
Breathing
Ventilation>>
Ventilate
Single
breath
2 person
ventilate
pocket mask
Oxygen>>
Nasal
cannula
Simple mask
Venturi
mask 28%
Venturi
mask 40%
Partial
rebreather
Nonrebreather
mask
Oxygen
mask/ nebulizer
Monitoring
Devices
Attach pulse
oximeter
Attach
capnometer
Check Pulse
Blood pressure>>
Capillary refill
Blood pressure
Auto NIBP
CPR>>
Ratio 5:1
Ratio 15:2
Precordial
thump
Chest
compressions
only
ECG & defib>>
Attach 3 lead
Attach 12 lead
ECG diagnosis
Use
defibrillator
Procedures>>
Flush with
saline
Valsalva
maneuvers
Check the Skin
Examine eyes
Head to toe exam
Auscultation/
percussion
Lab & diagnostics>>
Measure glucose
Order chest X-ray
ABG
Troponin test
Venous blood
sample
Temperature>>
Temperature
Place blanket
Place ice
MISCELLANEOUS
Position patient
Sit patient up
Recovery position
Elevate legs
Procedures
Give water
NG tube
Urinary catheter
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Self-Assessment Screen.
This screen automatically pops up when “transfer patient” option is clicked.
This screen gives you the time to assess your performance.
Feel confident in your skills? Click “Yes, it was okay.” Not sure? Click “No”
Test Results
After selecting “Yes” your test results will automatically appear, as
well as the required passing score.
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Debriefing the Case Study
This screen will automatically appear after your test score is shown.
It will give you immediate feedback to your performance and allow for
detailed descriptions.
Access to the specific portion of the AHA manual that deals with the
debriefing topic is available via a Hyper-Link.
Don’t agree? Feedback is always encouraged and welcomed. Click
the “complain” button at the bottom of the screen.
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Written Exam
This is a 33 multiple question test. Simply click on a, b, c or d to
answer the quiz. The answers can be reviewed and changed as
often as desired.
When all reviews are complete click “grade exam”.
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