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CRIT5020: Cardiovascular Resuscitation

Semester 2, 2022 [Online] - Westmead, Sydney

Cardiovascular Resuscitation incorporates all the skills and knowledge that is needed in resuscitation for cardiovascular emergencies. This unit introduces students to the major life support guidelines and associated procedures, offering accreditation in ALS2. There are a series of masterclasses in RESUS ECG, ABG and CXR. Principles of crisis resource management and post resuscitation care are also explored.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Critical Care
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Khanh Nguyen, khanh.nguyen1@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Mark Russell, m.russell@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised) Type A final exam Final Exam
Details on Canvas
50% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task 4 x MCQs
4 x Graded MCQs
30% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task Virtual Simulation of Procedures
Details on Canvas
10% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task SAQ
1 x Case Based Scenario SAQ
10% Week 08 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5
Type A final exam = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • MCQs: 4 x Multiple Choice Questions based on content of specific weeks
  • SAQ:  Students are required to answer a set of short answer questions based on a case scenario which will be provided on Canvas.
  • Virtual Simulation of Procedures: To allow for a completely virtual classroom, participants will be required to create home-based video simulations of real-world clinical skills. This will allow students to demonstrate core clinical competencies of practical proficiencies. The videos will be brief and rudimentary, but still demonstrate the key characteristics or behaviours of the selected processes. Participants will be encouraged to utilise common objects found at home to model and represent the required skill. Creativity is strongly encouraged.
  • Final Exam: Students will be required to sit a 120-minute exam during the formal exam period. More details will be provided via the Canvas Site.
  • Webinars: Students must attend 3/5 set webinars throughout the course of the semester. These are not marked however compulsory to attend (3/5). More details can be found on the Canvas website

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Week 1: Principles of Advanced Life Support & Crisis Resource Management Online class (10 hr)  
Week 02 Week 2: Airway & Ventilation Online class (10 hr)  
Week 03 Week 3: Advanced Life Support (ALS) Online class (10 hr)  
Week 04 Week 4: Arrhythmias & Pacing Online class (10 hr)  
Week 05 Week 5: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Online class (10 hr)  
Week 06 Week 6: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) & Aortic Dissection Online class (10 hr)  
Week 07 Week 7: Point of Care Ultrasound Online class (10 hr)  
Week 08 Week 8: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Online class (10 hr)  
Week 09 Week 9: Vascular Support Online class (10 hr)  
Week 10 Week 10: Environment Online class (10 hr)  
Week 11 Week 11: Special Populations Online class (10 hr)  
Week 12 Week 12: Post Resuscitation Care Online class (10 hr)  
Week 13 Week 13: Post Resuscitation Care pt.2 Online class (10 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Please note that there are 5 x webinars running this semester. It is compulsory to attend 3/5 webinars. More details on dates will be provided on the Canvas site. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Recognise the features of a deteriorating patient and apply standardised methods of resuscitation using a structured ABCDE approach.
  • LO2. Understand the management principals within the Australian Resuscitation Council cardiac arrest algorithm.
  • LO3. Utilise a structured approach to identification and management of reversible causes of the arrested patient.
  • LO4. Appropriately initiate, monitor and escalate resuscitation techniques, including but not limited to, CPR, airway management, manual defibrillation and pacing, vascular access techniques, and post resuscitation care.
  • LO5. Care for the deteriorating patient or patient in cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and in special circumstances, lead a team, work as a team member, and use structured communication skills including giving an effective handover.
  • LO6. Interpretation of common electrocardiogram and blood gas results, including evaluating aetiologies
  • LO7. Apply bedside echocardiography into an advanced diagnostic and management resuscitation framework.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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