The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street. You are the first provider on scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and start high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A cardiac defibrillator is hooked up and the patient is in ventricular fibrillation. published in Resuscitation 2011.

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

1] CV manifestations include: Bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest. [1-5] 1-3,5,7,9] All patients developing symptoms of LAST should be placed on a continuous cardiac monitor and have an ECG performed. [2] For patients who in cardiac arrest standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) should be initiated.

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Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Seizures EMS Poisoning 93

EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) had been initiated and on arrival at the ED, the patient was found to have Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA). These imaging windows require only the basic POCUS skill and can be rapidly implemented in the evaluation of cardiac arrest patients. Dawson, Mallin, Hwang J.,

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Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 82