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Electrical injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Prolonged CPR should be considered as outcomes are generally good, even if asystole is the presenting rhythm. 2000 Aug;46(1–3). The high voltage can cause direct thermal injuries, as well as mechanical injuries from falls or secondary trauma. Advanced Paediatric Life Support [Internet]. Wiley; 2016. Resuscitation. Narayanan, K.,

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SGEM#197: Die Trying – Intubation of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SGEM#64 : Classic EM Papers (OPALS Study) * SGEM#136 : CPR – Man or Machine? The survival rate for IHCA has almost doubled from the year 2000 when it was only 13.7%. From a patient oriented outcome perspective, more than 80% of adults with IHCA who do survive end up having a favorable neurologic outcome at discharge.

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How long should CPR be performed after cardiac arrest in the hospital?

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed on more than 250,000 people in U.S. How do physicians and providers decide to stop CPR after in-hospital cardiac arrest—and how should they? However, AHA’s guidelines are notably silent on how long to perform CPR. hospitals each year. who died) was 21 minutes.

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