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Trends in survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm and its association with bystander resuscitation: a retrospective study

Emergency Medicine Journal

Inclusion criteria were non-traumatic cardiac arrests treated with at least one external electric shock with an automated external defibrillator from the basic life support team and resuscitated by a physician-staffed ALS team. Primary outcome was survival at hospital discharge with a good neurological outcome.

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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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SGEM#396: And iGel Myself, I’m Over You, Cus I’m the King (Tube) of Wishful Thinking

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Background: Airway management strategies for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have been hotly debated since the dawn of CPR.

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Sweta Mangal – The Role of Simulation Training in Ambulance Education and Preparedness

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Understanding Simulation Training: Simulation training involves replicating real-life scenarios in a controlled environment to provide practical learning experiences for ambulance crews. Whether it’s administering medications, performing CPR, or managing airway obstructions, simulation allows for targeted skill development and feedback.

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Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)

Mind The Bleep

Education around basic life support should be given to caregivers too. Reassurance: When reassuring parents/carers of low risk children, care should be taken to explain what we mean by BRUEs and why we stratify risk in the way that we do.

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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

EMDocs

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. Given its mineralocorticoid properties, hydrocortisone is traditionally used for adrenal insufficiency. 2015;116(6):960-975. Circulation.

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The Pressing Need for Ventilator Ambulance Services

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Advanced life support In advanced life support ambulances, there will be heart and blood pressure monitoring equipment, pulse oximetry, IV pumps, oxygen delivery devices, airway, etc. Trained staff – skilled staff who knows how to use life-saving tools on board. Such services can save lives.