Pit Crew CPR: How Paramedic Teams Build High-Performance Resuscitation | Class Professional

High-performance resuscitation is not about one clinician doing everything. It is about building a coordinated team that can think clearly, communicate effectively, and protect the fundamentals when every second matters.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 – High-performance resuscitation is a team sport00:35 – Moving beyond the traditional team-lead model02:50 – Clear roles, cognitive bandwidth, and the pit-crew approach05:03 – Why team-based resuscitation improves outcomes07:24 – Reducing peri-shock pauses09:07 – High-performance CPR principles and quality review12:48 – Scenario: responding to a witnessed cardiac arrest17:40 – First actions on scene and moving to a workable space18:18 – Pre-charging the monitor and rapid defibrillation21:02 – Rhythm recognition and pulse-check decisions24:31 – Coordinating with fire and switching compressors27:51 – Equipment placement, task ownership, and keeping the scene organized31:15 – Prioritizing CPR, airway, and vascular access36:59 – Early airway management and continuous compressions40:13 – Gastric insufflation, suction, and airway protection44:05 – Why an i-gel comes before intubation46:18 – Managing a soiled or difficult airway48:24 – SALAD technique and suction strategy52:17 – Securing and troubleshooting an advanced airway56:12 – Reversible causes, prognosis, and team decision-making57:51 – On-scene resuscitation versus transport60:38 – Key takeaways and closing remarksMATERIAL FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEEducational material and case studies discussed in this episode are drawn from Critical Care, published by Class Professional.Featuring more than 35 in-depth case studies, Critical Care combines practical questions, evidence-informed guidance, full-colour illustrations, and structured self-reflection across areas including:• Leadership• Airway management• Resuscitation• Cardiac arrest• Medical emergencies• Trauma• Paediatrics• Obstetrics• ToxicologyLearn more about Critical Care and Class Professional's clinical education resources:https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/Canadian website:https://www.classprofessional.ca/SPONSORED BY CLASS PROFESSIONALThis episode is proudly sponsored by Class Professional, creators of trusted, evidence-informed books, digital tools, and educational resources for paramedics and healthcare professionals.Explore Class Professional:https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/Canadian Website:https://www.classprofessional.ca/Podcasts and author conversations:https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/podcasts/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/classprofessional/Canadian Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/classprofessional_canada/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@class.professionalLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/class-professional/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ClassProfessionalPublishing/X:https://x.com/classprofessionThreads:https://www.threads.net/@classprofessionalEDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice, clinical direction, diagnosis, treatment, or professional instruction and should not be used as a substitute for independent clinical judgment.The information discussed reflects educational commentary, available evidence, professional perspectives, and clinical concepts at the time of recording. Evidence, guidelines, medical directives, protocols, equipment, medications, and standards of care may change over time and may vary significantly between jurisdictions, services, and organizations. Always follow current local medical directives, clinical practice guidelines, organizational policies, protocols, legislation, and standards of care.The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their employers, affiliated organizations, sponsors, regulatory bodies, Base Hospitals, or other institutions.