Commotio Cordis and Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Authors

• Jay Vance, Maine Medical CenterFollow

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Publication Date

4-13-2023

Publisher

Maine Medical Center

City

Portland

Keywords

Cardiac Arrest, Pediatrics, Commotio Cordis, Medical Education

Disciplines

Cardiology | Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics

Comments

OBJECTIVES:

1. Attendees will understand the pathophysiology and epidemiology of commotio cordis and learn other common causes of sport-related pediatric cardiac arrest.

2. Attendees will be able to describe the important elements of preventing and responding to sport-related pediatric cardiac arrest.

3. Attendees will understand how to improve access to AEDs and high-quality CPR for pediatric athletes in their communities.

Jay Vance- Resident

Recommended Citation

Vance, Jay, "Commotio Cordis and Pediatric Cardiac Arrest" (2023). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 17.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/17