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Code Blue

Code Blue. The Team Approach Our Policy. A Coordinated Effort. Reverse a life-threatening situation Delineate staff responsibilities. The Team. Anesthesia ACLS certified personnel Surgeons Clinical Manager OR technicians Clerical Staff. Code Management. Anesthesia in charge.

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Code Blue

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  1. Code Blue The Team Approach Our Policy

  2. A Coordinated Effort • Reverse a life-threatening situation • Delineate staff responsibilities

  3. The Team • Anesthesia • ACLS certified personnel • Surgeons • Clinical Manager • OR technicians • Clerical Staff

  4. Code Management • Anesthesia in charge. • Determine if 9-1-1 to be called

  5. Anesthesiologist Backup • Only available at Midwest Center for Day Surgery by calling • Good Samaritan Hospital • Dial 31-6695

  6. ACLS Managing Efforts • Assess the patient’s condition • Call 9-1-1 if necessary • Initiate AHA ACLS algorithms

  7. Charge RN Designates • Person to obtain Crash Cart • Draw up medications • Man the phones • Record the code events • Runner

  8. Code Equipment • Crash Cart • MH Cart • 12-lead EKG • IV start equipment • Weiss emergency airway (Only at MCDS) • Phlebotomy tray

  9. Crash Cart • O2 • Back board • Defibrillator/Pacer • Intubation tray • Medications • ASLS Manual/Emergency CV Care • Code Blue Record

  10. Post Code Evaluation • Completed by Clinical Manager/designate • That is our organization’s policy. • Copy Right 2010 Midwest Surgical Management Group All Rights Reserved.

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