Date & Time of Session - 10/10/25 - from 12:00 - 1:00PM

Overview
Although amiodarone and lidocaine are both included in current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines for the management of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT), uncertainty remains regarding their comparative efficacy, safety, and optimal use in specific patient populations. Recent clinical trials and guideline updates highlight evolving evidence, however, questions remain regarding the  long term and neurologic outcomes between the two antiarrhythmics. This knowledge gap can lead to inconsistent application in practice and potential variation in resuscitation outcomes. A focused, evidence-based educational session is needed to review guideline recommendations, compare available literature, and provide practical strategies for optimizing antiarrhythmic selection in refractory VF/pVT.

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Review the current ACLS guidelines for the management of shockable cardiac arrest rhythms.
2. Compare the pharmacology, mechanism of action, and pharmacokinetics of amiodarone and lidocaine.
3. Evaluate the evidence supporting the use of amiodarone vs. lidocaine in cardiac arrest.
4. Assess clinical considerations for drug selection during resuscitation

    Target Audience
    Pharmacists, residents, and students

    Special Services
    If you require special assistance to attend this event, please call Megan Russell at (304) 550-0896.

    Speaker:
    Ann Margaret Routon, PharmD
    PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
    UK College of Pharmacy - Lexington, Kentucky

    Session date: 
    10/10/2025 - 12:00pm EDT to 12/08/2025 - 12:59pm EST
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    • 1.00 ACPE

      In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

      This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

    • 1.00 Participation
      UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
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    Ann Routon, PharmD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.