mega code

A simulation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (code) performed by trainees and health professionals becoming certified or re-certified in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), paediatric advance life support (PALS) or neonatal resuscitation program (NRP). A mega code is designed to test what students have learned during a training session and ascertain that they are competent in performing the hands-on skills they’ve learned, and they can lead a code. Mega codes evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and behavioural skills to assess the student’s ability to handle themselves in a simulated code situation.

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Provide one (1) Laerdal ALS Simulator Manikin-205-05050, SIMPad System-200-30001 and Mega Code Trauma Module-381500, to be used by the Columbus Fire/EMS (CFEMS) paramedic program.

Provide Manikin and Accessories

ACLS course participants will have significantly higher scores on the ACLS Mega Code Performance Score Sheet when they experience computerized, high-fidelity simulation rather than instructor-led, low-fidelity simulation for resuscitation practice.

The ACLS Mega Code Performance Score Sheet numerically evaluates resuscitation skills at the conclusion of the course.

The second hypothesis was tested using the ACLS Mega Code Performance Score Sheet.

Learning advanced cardiac life support: a comparison study of the effects of low- and high-fidelity simulation

It is divided into four chapters: Overall Approach to Management of Cardiopulmonary Arrest: Algorithms for Treatment; Essential Drugs and Treatment Modalities; Key Clinical Issues in ACLS/Airway; and Putting It All Together: Practice Code Scenarios for MEGA Code.

ACLS: Rapid Review and Case Scenarios, 4th ed

The book concludes with case studies that prepare the clinician for the Mega Code and discussions about ventilation and intravenous access.