Continuing Education Presentations

The For Elysa Foundation offers a 60-minute presentation, "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Within Hours of Emergency Department Evaluation: A Case Study," for hospital staff and others working in healthcare settings.

This interactive presentation and discussion includes:

• a specific case presentation with testing & lab values and differential diagnosis
• signs and symptoms consistent and inconsistent with the diagnosis
• insidious signs of potential cardiac compromise in otherwise healthy individuals
• brief overview of viral myocarditis
  

We also cover essential skills for care providers during the session, specifically:

• looking at patient closely to determine if presentation is still consistent with differential diagnosis
  
• listening to patient/family concerns as appropriate
  
• getting a “feel” for situation to determine if care is at appropriate level of intensity and urgency for clinical scenario
  

The review of specific case details features:

• components of compassionate care throughout course of illness and after sudden cardiac arrest
  
• points for advocacy
  
• care of the family following unexpected sudden death
  

Following the presentation, a question and answer session will allow learners to discuss specific concerns and share prior experiences with similar scenarios.

To schedule a presentation for your organization, please contact:

Jana Rojas
President, The For Elysa Foundation
[email protected]

In your message, please include:

• Dates/times that would work well (schedule at least 2 weeks in advance, when possible)
• Intended audience, e.g., pediatric nurses