Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR Hospitals 
PulmCCM
JUNE 5, 2023
veterans’ hospitals did not show a mortality reduction from low-dose methylprednisolone. Patients receiving hydrocortisone required more insulin, but did not have higher observed rates of hospital-acquired infections or gastrointestinal bleeding. iatrogenic or hospital-acquired) were excluded.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 7, 2018
A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street. He is unsuccessfully shocked.
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ACEP Now
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Date: November 10th, 2021 Reference: Andersen, et al: Effect of Vasopressin and Methylprednisolone vs Placebo on Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Patients With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Vasopressin and Methylprednisolone for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
PHARM
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Survival from refractory out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) without timely return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) utilising conventional advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) therapies is dismal. Time from decision to ECMO support was 16 min (11–26 min). CPR duration was 46 min (32–62 min).
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