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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

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1 Though hydrocortisone is often included in ‘crash carts,’ the most recent consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has a weak recommendation against the use of corticosteroids during CPR. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; July 26, 2022. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; October 17, 2022.

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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

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In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. Scientific Rigor Red Cross resuscitation courses closely align with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.

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Prehospital Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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2022 Aug;48(4):3357-3372. Epub 2022 Mar 25. 2022 May 5. However, we might expect on-scene advanced trauma resuscitation to prolong prehospital time sizably. However, the data do not provide a deeper understanding or allow for creating an actionable plan for the resuscitation of TCA patients. Resuscitation.

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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

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2022 Nov 6 PMID: 36342151 Clinical Question: How does double defibrillation and vector change defibrillation compare to standard therapy in OHCA patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation? With everything just mentioned considered, DED, in addition to other resuscitative therapies, should still be used for patients in RVF.

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