Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Objective Over 300 000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) occur each year in the USA and Europe. 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.

Resuscitation 75

Resuscitation Basic Life Support Hospitals CPR 75

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Despite the broad acceptance of Red Cross certifications by national accrediting bodies, state agencies, and thousands of hospitals and clinics, some medical centers, nursing schools, and community colleges have policies that do not recognize both organizations’ certifications.

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Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Military CPR Basic Life Support 74

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Intraosseous Vascular Access Is Associated With Lower Survival and Neurologic Recovery Among Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Intraosseous Vascular Access Is Associated With Lower Survival and Neurologic Recovery Among Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival.

Basic Life Support 52

Basic Life Support Airway Management CPR Resuscitation 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management Basic Life Support CPR Resuscitation 52

AED Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Clear signage, visibility, and ease of access are essential elements that ensure these life-saving devices can be utilized promptly by trained personnel or bystanders. Furthermore, regular maintenance and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques significantly enhance the potential effectiveness of AEDs in emergencies.

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CPR Basic Life Support Resuscitation Hospitals 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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.

Basic Life Support 82

Basic Life Support CPR Fractures Emergency Department 82

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

DISPATCH-ASSISTED COMPRESSION-ONLY CPR COMPARED WITH DISPATCH-ASSISTED CONVENTIONAL CPR (ADULTS): CONSENSUS ON SCIENCE. What is the optimal instruction sequence for coaching callers in dispatch-assisted CPR? The effect of delayed ventilation versus 30:2 high-quality CPR. " Knowledge Gaps: 1. ."

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CPR Basic Life Support Resuscitation Pediatrics 40