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Improving the qualities of ventilations during CPR

Emergency Live

MAY 14, 2024

The ventilation maneuver during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a complex intervention influenced by various factors related to the patient, the operator, and the environment.

CPR

CPR Resuscitation Operations Research

PTM Journal Club: Blood Product and ACE-CPR use Prehospital

EM Ottawa

APRIL 18, 2024

In this Prehospital Journal Club Recap, let us take a deep dive into the use of blood products, as well as the adjunct use of automated controlled elevation in CPR.

CPR

CPR Resuscitation Shock Wellness

Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest

Mount Sinai EM

AUGUST 7, 2024

Bottom line: Ultrasound in cardiac arrest is useful, you should have a protocolized method for using it to minimize pauses between compressions and maximize the information you obtain, & combining this with other data such as downtime, CPR in the field, & initial rhythm will help prognosticate and guide management.

Ultrasounds

Ultrasounds CPR Documentation/Coding COPD

CPR Refresher Course

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following CPR Refresher Course educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the basic principles of CPR. CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is a technique used to keep victims of sudden cardiac arrest and other emergencies, alive and to prevent brain damage until more advanced medical professionals arrive.

CPR

CPR Fractures Resuscitation Wellness

ECPR evidence – a historical journey

Intensive Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

However, as practice has been refined and populations of patients who may benefit have been identified 5 , the use of extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) has been rapidly growing. The Steps of CPR reported in the Journal of Iowa Medical Society in 1964 by Peter Safar. Image source: File:Steps of CPR-1964.jpg References History of CPR.

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CPR Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals

How to Perform CPR Guide

AED Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life in the event of a cardiac emergency, but very few people know how to perform CPR correctly. The good news is that anyone can perform CPR; you just need to understand the steps involved. Check for Responsiveness You never want to perform CPR on someone who is breathing.

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CPR Resuscitation Shock Pediatrics

What are the barriers for laypeople to be trained in CPR?

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Prior studies have shown that CPR education is associated with a greater willingness to perform CPR. This was a review of 23 studies. Click to view the rest

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Resuscitative TEE challenges standardized CPR

PulmCCM

JULY 21, 2024

Do we perform chest compressions in the wrong spot on half our patients during CPR? How would we even know? Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography means using point-of-care TEE in emergency or critical care settings to guide treatments of crashing patients based on observed cardiovascular physiology in real-time.

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CPR Resuscitation

CPR and AED Save Life of Bodybuilder

AED Leader

APRIL 15, 2024

Reynolds credits his survival to the prompt use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the eight minutes of CPR he received before emergency services arrived. Reynolds expressed deep gratitude towards the people who intervened, particularly the man who performed CPR, acknowledging that their actions were pivotal in his survival.

CPR

AED vs CPR: Which is More Effective in Saving Lives?

AED Leader

JUNE 5, 2024

Two primary methods used in such situations are automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). While both AEDs and CPR are vital in saving lives, understanding their differences and effectiveness can help determine the best approach in an emergency. What is CPR? What is an AED?

CPR

CPR Shock Resuscitation

The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Emergency Live

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The aim of the […] The post The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation appeared first on Emergency Live.

Resuscitation

Resuscitation CPR Operations Outcomes

What are the barriers to 911 being able to direct hands only CPR instructions to callers?

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

AUGUST 15, 2023

Bystander CPR increases out-of-hospital CPR survival and direction by 911 telecommunicators increases the frequency of bystander CPR. Click to view the rest

CPR

CPR Hospitals

Cochrane Anti-Maskers | Nonstop CPR

JournalFeed

MARCH 25, 2023

Nonstop CPR Spoon Feed Routinely pausing chest compressions during cardiac arrest to intubate in the emergency department is not necessary; this is especially true if you have video laryngoscopy and a bougie.

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CPR Emergency Department

Cardiac Arrest Protocol for Shorter Pauses in CPR

Ultrasound Gel

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The reason is that point of care ultrasound can help so much in this situation, yet - it has also been shown to put people at risk for longer times without CPR. This article presents the CASA exam, a cardiac arrest ultrasound protocol, as a way to standardize the exam and (hopefully) minimize pauses in CPR. So what do we do?

CPR

CPR Ultrasounds Wellness

Life Saved: The Importance of First Aid

Emergency Live

MARCH 25, 2024

The Importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation In a world where every moment can be crucial to saving a life, knowledge and application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) emerge as bulwarks against sudden cardiac arrest. What is CPR?

CPR

CPR Resuscitation

EM Quick Hits 42 – Subsegmental PE, Trauma Analgesia, Drowning, Polio, Head-up CPR

Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In this EM Quick Hits podcast: Salim Rezaie on venous thromboembolism recurrence in subsegmental pulmonary embolism, Andrew Petrosoniak on pain management in the polytrauma, Nour Khatib on a rural EM case on management of near-drowning patient, Sara Reid delivers a polio primer, Anand Swaminathan on head-up CPR.

CPR

CPR EMS Resuscitation

Man suffering cardiac arrest recovers after 70 minutes of CPR

AED Leader

JUNE 18, 2023

In Oceanside, California (June, 2023) 67-year-old David Mills’ life was saved after he received 70 minutes of in-hospital and out-of-hospital CPR and electrical shocks from an AED. The post Man suffering cardiac arrest recovers after 70 minutes of CPR appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories.

CPR

CPR Shock Hospitals

Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR

AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He survived thanks to their swift action and now advocates for stress testing, knowing where your nearest AED is located, learning CPR, and setting up emergency contacts. The post Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories.

CPR

CPR Resuscitation Shock

Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR

AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He survived thanks to their swift action and now advocates for stress testing, knowing where your nearest AED is located, learning CPR, and setting up emergency contacts. The post Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories.

CPR

CPR Resuscitation Shock

Man saved by CPR at Petaluma fun run

AED Leader

JUNE 30, 2023

The post Man saved by CPR at Petaluma fun run appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories. He was revived after receiving 23 minutes of chest compressions from a cardiac nurse Vanessa Cummings and two other bystanders and was transferred to Santa Rosa Memorial for further care.

CPR

EM Quick Hits 8 Lemierre’s Syndrome, Clonidine Toxicity, Routine Coag Panel, Anticoagulation Reversal, Mechanical CPR

Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Anand Swaminathan on Lemierre's syndrome, Emily Austin on clonidine toxicity, Brit Long on myths of routine coagulation panel testing, Hans Rosenberg and Michael Ho on reversal of anticoagulation, Sheldon Cheskes on mechanical CPR.

CPR

CPR EMS

Heads Up! There is No Association with Improved Outcomes for Head Up CPR: Why We Must Read Past the Abstract

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Background: There are only two interventions that have been proven in the medical literature to improved outcomes in cardiac arrest: high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Head Up (HUP) CPR may be the next critical improvement. Head Up (HUP) CPR may be the next critical improvement. Resuscitation 2022; 179: 9-17.

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CPR Outcomes Resuscitation EMS

The Latest in Critical Care, 1/29/24 (Issue #27)

PulmCCM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Epinephrine remains the drug of choice during CPR Epinephrine remains the first-line therapy for cardiac arrest due to non-shockable rhythms (i.e., No new evidence arose to alter the usual schedule of administering 1 mg epinephrine as quickly as possible, then every 3 to 5 minutes while CPR is ongoing. PEA and asystole).

Seizures

Seizures CPR Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia

Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn

MARCH 8, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Is mechanical CPR associated with improved or worse outcomes in in-hospital cardiac arrest. FOAMed @stemlyns The post Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Outcomes

Outcomes Hospitals CPR Research

REBEL Cast Ep119: A Discussion with Scott Weingart on the CT FIRST Trial

RebelEM

JUNE 29, 2023

The CT FIRST Trial: Should We Pan-CT After ROSC?, REBEL EM Blog, June 1, 2023.

CPR

CPR EMS Documentation/Coding Outcomes

SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Case: You are the Chief of your local Fire and EMS Department, and an individual contacts you saying […] The post SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al.

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CPR Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation EMS

EM Quick Hits 24 Lateral Canthotomy, Cannabis Poisoning, Hyperthermia, Malignant Otitis Externa, BBB in Occlusion MI, Prone CPR

Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on lateral canthotomy, Emily Austin on pediatric cannabis poisoning, Reuben Strayer on an approach to hyperthermia, Brit Long on diagnosis and management of malignant otitis externa, Jesse McLaren on ECG diagnosis of occlusion MI in patients with BBB and Peter Brindley on prone CPR.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia CPR Poisoning EMS

EM Quick Hits 23 – Clinical Probability Adjusted D-dimer, ARDS Part 2, Pharyngitis Mimics, Barotrauma, Vertigo, CPR Gender-Based Differences

Emergency Medicine Cases

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The post EM Quick Hits 23 – Clinical Probability Adjusted D-dimer, ARDS Part 2, Pharyngitis Mimics, Barotrauma, Vertigo, CPR Gender-Based Differences appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

CPR

CPR EMS Resuscitation

BHP Corner: Decision Points in Cardiac Arrest

EM Ottawa

AUGUST 3, 2023

Case You and your partner arrive at a scene where a 67-year-old male had a witnessed collapse 5 minutes ago and CPR is in progress; he is in cardiac arrest. The initial rhythm is ventricular fibrillation.

CPR

CPR Shock EMS

Soccer coach saves 15-year-old’s life with CPR after he went into cardiac arrest during practice

AED Leader

JULY 7, 2023

Jon Sprunger, the head soccer coach, started CPR immediately while another coach fetched an onsite AED. The post Soccer coach saves 15-year-old’s life with CPR after he went into cardiac arrest during practice appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories.

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CPR Fatigue | Nitrates for RV-MIs

JournalFeed

MARCH 18, 2023

CPR Fatigue Spoon Feed In this study of firefighters performing CPR with feedback devices, researchers found that compression depth decreased over the course of a two-minute chest compression cycle while compression rate stayed within goal. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week!

CPR

CPR Research

Wall and Schiff – ECMO-assisted CPR

University of Maryland CC Project

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In her lecture, she presents key ethical and logistical considerations in implementation of combined eCPR (ECMO-assisted CPR) and NRP (normothermic regional perfusion) protocols in the United States. Tamar Schiff, MD is an internal medicine trained physician who is completing a postdoctoral fellowship in medical ethics at NYU.

CPR

CPR Resuscitation

COVID-19 Capacity | CPR in COVID-19 | Modern EM Education | PEN-FAST | Physician-Nurse Communication

JournalFeed

MAY 2, 2020

We cover a COVID-19 capacity calculator, CPR for COVID-19 patients, new ways of learning EM, a penicillin allergy decision rule, and 10 ways to improve physician-nurse communication. Here is the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of April 27 - May 1, 2020.

CPR

CPR EMS

Decoding Code Status: A Goals of Care Framework

EM Ottawa

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In general, the public perception of CPR is filled with inaccuracies, and recently the New Yorker wrote about the Hidden Harms of CPR.

Documentation/Coding

Documentation/Coding CPR Resuscitation

JC: The Association Between Intra-Arrest Arterial Blood Pressure and Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

St. Emlyn

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Analysing data from 80 patients attended by the East Anglian Air Ambulance, it found that higher diastolic blood pressure (DBP) during CPR significantly increased the likelihood of ROSC. A DBP threshold of 35 mmHg was identified as optimal.

Hospitals

Hospitals CPR Resuscitation Research

Ep 170 Cardiac Arrest – PoCUS Integration, Communication Strategies, E-CPR, Calling the Code

Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 7, 2022

The post Ep 170 Cardiac Arrest – PoCUS Integration, Communication Strategies, E-CPR, Calling the Code appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. What factors need to be taken into consideration to decide on when to terminate resuscitation of the cardiac arrest patient - when to call the code? and many more.

Documentation/Coding

Documentation/Coding CPR Resuscitation EMS

Roommates’ quick action saved 20-year-old who went into cardiac arrest

AED Leader

OCTOBER 7, 2023

His two roommates, Logan Arnold and Ian Fenn, gave him CPR until paramedics arrived. The quick action of his roommates in calling 9-1-1 and performing CPR was credited with saving his life. On August 15, 20-year-old Hayden McWhorter went into cardiac arrest while washing dishes in his Broomfield apartment.

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Feb/March Podcast 2024. St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn

MAY 9, 2024

Decompensated liver disease, mechanical CPR, frailty, global health and more. St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Our regular round up of the best of the blog with @docib and @emmanchester. FOAMed @stemlyns The post Feb/March Podcast 2024. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Keeping your defibrillator in top condition

Emergency Live

MAY 8, 2024

Using a defibrillator in combination with quality CPR can significantly increase the victim’s survival chances, […] The post Keeping your defibrillator in top condition appeared first on Emergency Live. With a shock from a defibrillator, the normal heart rhythm can be restored.

CPR

CPR Shock

Intro to ECMO for New ICU Staff

Intensive Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Part 3 tackles V-A (veno-arterial) ECMO and the final video, Part 4, addresses ECPR (ECMO-CPR during cardiac arrest). Part 1 focusses on nomenclature and components of ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Part 2 focusses on V-V (veno-venous) ECMO.

CPR

How to CPR | #1 Shoulder Reduction

JournalFeed

MAY 27, 2023

How to CPR Spoon Feed Using a 1-handed technique in infants <1yr and 2-handed technique in children >1yr resulted in deeper compressions, closer to AHA guideline recommendations, but compliance with rate and depth were mediocre regardless of technique. #1 The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 22-26, 2023.

CPR

Understanding Traumatic Dissociation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Emotional Management During Resuscitation: A Crucial Aspect for Operators and Rescuers A Different Perspective on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill for emergency workers and lay rescuers.

Resuscitation

Resuscitation CPR Operations

Carotid Compression in CPR

Ultrasound Gel

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We can only go so long without talking about cardiac arrest! Here is the latest idea - using sonographic carotid compression to help determine if a pulse is present. Can it save time compared to manual palpation and thus help our patients? link] [link] We can only go so long without talking about cardiac arrest!

CPR

Pre-hospital guidelines for CPR-Induced Consciousness (CPRIC): A scoping review – PMC

PHARM

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Pre-hospital guidelines for CPR-Induced Consciousness (CPRIC): A scoping review – PMC — Read on www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9713363/

CPR

CPR Hospitals

Improving the qualities of ventilations during CPR

PTM Journal Club: Blood Product and ACE-CPR use Prehospital

Trending Sources

Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest

CPR Refresher Course

ECPR evidence – a historical journey

How to Perform CPR Guide

What are the barriers for laypeople to be trained in CPR?

Resuscitative TEE challenges standardized CPR

CPR and AED Save Life of Bodybuilder

AED vs CPR: Which is More Effective in Saving Lives?

The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

What are the barriers to 911 being able to direct hands only CPR instructions to callers?

Cochrane Anti-Maskers | Nonstop CPR

Cardiac Arrest Protocol for Shorter Pauses in CPR

Life Saved: The Importance of First Aid

EM Quick Hits 42 – Subsegmental PE, Trauma Analgesia, Drowning, Polio, Head-up CPR

Man suffering cardiac arrest recovers after 70 minutes of CPR

Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR

Man suffers cardiac arrest – Saved by fellow cyclists performing CPR

Man saved by CPR at Petaluma fun run

EM Quick Hits 8 Lemierre’s Syndrome, Clonidine Toxicity, Routine Coag Panel, Anticoagulation Reversal, Mechanical CPR

Heads Up! There is No Association with Improved Outcomes for Head Up CPR: Why We Must Read Past the Abstract

The Latest in Critical Care, 1/29/24 (Issue #27)

Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s

REBEL Cast Ep119: A Discussion with Scott Weingart on the CT FIRST Trial

SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR?

EM Quick Hits 24 Lateral Canthotomy, Cannabis Poisoning, Hyperthermia, Malignant Otitis Externa, BBB in Occlusion MI, Prone CPR

EM Quick Hits 23 – Clinical Probability Adjusted D-dimer, ARDS Part 2, Pharyngitis Mimics, Barotrauma, Vertigo, CPR Gender-Based Differences

BHP Corner: Decision Points in Cardiac Arrest

Soccer coach saves 15-year-old’s life with CPR after he went into cardiac arrest during practice

CPR Fatigue | Nitrates for RV-MIs

Wall and Schiff – ECMO-assisted CPR

COVID-19 Capacity | CPR in COVID-19 | Modern EM Education | PEN-FAST | Physician-Nurse Communication

Decoding Code Status: A Goals of Care Framework

JC: The Association Between Intra-Arrest Arterial Blood Pressure and Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Ep 170 Cardiac Arrest – PoCUS Integration, Communication Strategies, E-CPR, Calling the Code

Roommates’ quick action saved 20-year-old who went into cardiac arrest

Feb/March Podcast 2024. St Emlyn’s

Keeping your defibrillator in top condition

Intro to ECMO for New ICU Staff

How to CPR | #1 Shoulder Reduction

Understanding Traumatic Dissociation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Carotid Compression in CPR

Pre-hospital guidelines for CPR-Induced Consciousness (CPRIC): A scoping review – PMC

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