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Increasing Competence of PACU RNs Responding to Code Blue

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Introduction: Cardiopulmonary arrest (Code Blue) remains a high risk, low frequency event in Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs). Literature denotes that healthcare facilities should implement Code Blue refresher programs to bridge… Click to show full abstract

Introduction: Cardiopulmonary arrest (Code Blue) remains a high risk, low frequency event in Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs). Literature denotes that healthcare facilities should implement Code Blue refresher programs to bridge the gap amid initial and recertification of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) skills due to the loss of knowledge in as little as two weeks after certification.

Keywords: competence pacu; pacu rns; code; code blue; increasing competence

Journal Title: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Year Published: 2019

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