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

PulmCCM

Read the document for all the details (it’s not long). Epinephrine remains the drug of choice during CPR Epinephrine remains the first-line therapy for cardiac arrest due to non-shockable rhythms (i.e., three shocks with 2 minutes CPR in between) have been performed. ECMO used as CPR is referred to as ECPR.)

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Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

Before nitroglycerin (NTG) could be administered, the patient became unresponsive and was transferred to the resuscitation bay, where the monitor revealed a ventricular fibrillation arrest. After resuming CPR and administering an additional 400 mcg IV NTG, the patient achieved return of spontaneous circulation with sinus tachycardia.

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Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiac rhythm change over time in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Emergency Medicine Journal

Background Whether and how bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) modifies the cardiac rhythm after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) over time remains unclear. The first documented cardiac rhythm was compared between patients who received bystander CPR and those who did not, using a 1:2 propensity score-matched analysis.

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5 Features of Philips Defibrillators You Need to Know About

AED Leader

Philips defibrillators come with clear visual and audio prompts that guide users through each step of the resuscitation process. Smart CPR Feedback and Real-Time Monitoring Adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is crucial for increasing the chances of survival during a cardiac arrest.

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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.

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ILCOR goes Annual! AHA gives focused recommendations.

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AHA gives focused recommendations ​. ​ ​​ The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has for some years been meeting and agreeing upon resuscitation practices every five years; in addition to which there is the necessary slack time before and after each meeting to produce and disseminate the newly appropriate course materials.

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Patient with severe DKA, look at the ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Here are the American Heart Association Guidelines: 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Part 10.1: Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia." and/or in the presence of acute MI.

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