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Episode 51 - Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

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Therapeutics: Pacing Through Skin and Vein

Taming the SRU

Follow this algorithm in patients with unstable bradycardia with acute heart failure, change in mental status, or concern for shock, physicians should start with atropine, 1 mg and may be continued every 3 to 5 minutes if effective. Bektas, Firat, and Secgin Soyuncu. The efficacy of transcutaneous cardiac pacing in ED.”

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Extreme shock and cardiac arrest in COVID patient

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He underwent CPR, and regained a pulse after epinephrine, with an organized narrow complex rhythm at 140, but still with severe shock. Assessment was severe sudden cardiogenic shock. He remained hypotensive and in shock. JAMA Cardiol [Internet] 2020;Available from: [link] 4. They recorded an EC G: New ST Elevation.

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1 hour of CPR, then ECMO circulation, then successful defibrillation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

ECMO Flow was achieved after approximately 1 hour of high quality CPR. In this case, profound shock for 1 hour would result in the same degree of infarction. The Type 2 MI would then have been a result of the prolonged severe shock while in arrest. 24, 2020 post ( link to that post given above ). Troponin I rose to 44.1

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SGEM#340: Andale, Andale Get An IO, IO for Adult OHCA?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Survival After Intravenous Versus Intraosseous Amiodarone, Lidocaine, or Placebo in Out-of-Hospital Shock-Refractory Cardiac Arrest. Circulation 2020 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program.

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SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? CPR is currently in progress with a single shock having been delivered.

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SGEM#394: Say Bye Bye Bicarb for Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is found to be in hypoxic respiratory failure and septic shock. Your team begins high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Apart from high-quality CPR and early defibrillation, many other interventions we try lack a strong evidence base. Parents note that he has been progressively more tired and difficult to arouse.