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Cervical Spine Imaging in Kids – the PECARN rule

Don't Forget the Bubbles

A proportion of the patients who were initially missed using the CDR were found to actually have risk factors documented in EMS reports or the medical record. CASP checklist for Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) studies Is CPR clearly defined? Were the predictor variables and the outcome evaluated in a blinded fashion?

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Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

After resuming CPR and administering an additional 400 mcg IV NTG, the patient achieved return of spontaneous circulation with sinus tachycardia. This case report documents the first known instance of using NTG during an emergency department resuscitation to treat a patient in cardiac arrest due to severe coronary artery vasospasm.

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The Top 5 Features to Look for in a Cardiac Science AED Defibrillator

AED Leader

Real-Time CPR Feedback Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) correctly is crucial for the success of a resuscitation attempt. Cardiac Science AEDs feature real-time CPR feedback, providing users with valuable guidance during chest compressions. Yes, Cardiac Science provides a warranty on its AED defibrillators.

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ILCOR goes Annual! AHA gives focused recommendations.

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

The following quotes from the ILCOR and AHA documents, under fair-use doctrine, will help summarize for you the changes. AHA statements are labeled with" [AHA]" We can now expect more frequent and closer cycling and knowledge translation from the laboratory workbench or studies of cases and outcomes to our own practice.

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Cardiac Science AEDs: How They Revolutionize Cardiac Arrest Response

AED Leader

It has advanced features that simplify the rescue process and improve outcomes. Some notable features include: Real CPR Help : This feature provides real-time feedback on the depth and rate of chest compressions, ensuring the rescuer administers high-quality CPR. Yes, Cardiac Science AEDs are covered by a warranty.

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AHA/NCS Statement on Critical Care Management of Post ROSC Patients

EMDocs

Data that do not establish neurological risk stratification in the first 6 hours after CA include the patient’s age, duration of CPR, seizure activity, serum lactate level or pH, Glasgow motor subscore in patients who received NMB or sedation, pupillary function in patients who received atropine, and optic nerve sheath diameter (95.3%, 20/21).

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Are you treating the patient, or their family?

PulmCCM

Care of families is a core component of high-quality care , as family support and engagement influence patients’ outcomes, and as ICU experiences have lasting impacts on family members themselves.” Families should be invited to be present during codes (CPR), with a dedicated staff member at their side.