Don't Forget the Bubbles
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A 2012 study on paediatric patients showed that approximately 42% were intubated without medications, and 2% were intubated with paralysis only in the ED. This is referred to as CPR I nduced C onsciousness ( CPRIC ). Pediatric Emergency Care 28(11): p 1129-1131, November 2012. | What are the only exceptions? DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182713316
PHEM Cast
APRIL 16, 2018
2012; 73: 102-10. Use of CPR in hemorrhagic shock, a dog model. Critical Care; 2012. Ultrasound during TCA: Cureton et al. The heart of the matter: utility of ultrasound of cardiac activity during traumatic arrest. Closed chest compressions reduce survival in a model of haemorrhagic-induced traumatic cardiac arrest.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 7, 2018
You are the first provider on scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and start high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). JAMA 2012 and Cournoyer et al. Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street. A cardiac defibrillator is hooked up and the patient is in ventricular fibrillation.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JUNE 4, 2017
A systematic review by the authors of the present study confirmed a possible benefit of the pan scan, but it showed a need for a well-designed, large, prospective randomized clinical trial with patient oriented outcomes ( Sierink et al 2012 ). Reference: Sierink et al.
EMDocs
JANUARY 17, 2024
She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). 5) From 2012 to 2019, pediatric benzonatate prescribing soared by 62%. (9) When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules.
AED Leader
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In sudden cardiac arrest cases, this device steps in where CPR alone can’t do the job. S-ICDs received FDA approval in 2012 and have improved implantation techniques for shorter procedural times and better cosmetic outcomes. Think of it as a reset button for your heart’s rhythm. That’s pretty remarkable, right?
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JULY 26, 2023
Low risk BRUE: Age >60 days Gestational age >32/40 Post conceptual age >45 weeks First episode No CPR given (by a trained medical provider) No concerning history or examination findings (eg FHx sudden cardiac death) Where the above features are present then investigation and hospital stay can be limited.
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