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How to Perform CPR Guide

AED Leader

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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Pediatric Submersion Injury Tips

ACEP Now

Pediatric submersion injuries are one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 4 Another study cited only 2.3 4 Another study cited only 2.3

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Pediatric Drowning

EM SIM Cases

When it comes to pediatric drowning, prevention is the best medicine. The team should begin CPR and follow the PALS pediatric bradycardia algorithm. After one round of CPR, the patient’s heart rate will increase and the consulting team should arrive. Pediatric Drowning Download Hon, K. , Cheung, H. &

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SGEM#394: Say Bye Bye Bicarb for Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Sodium bicarbonate use during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a secondary analysis of the icu-resuscitation project trial. Pediatric Crit Care Med. 2022 Date: February 15, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Carlie Myers is Pediatric Critical Care Attending at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation. Administer O2 if necessary.

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Hypothermia and drowning

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Elsa was found face down in the family pool 20 minutes after last visual contact and was picked up without resuscitation. She was intubated at the scene and transported to your ED, with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed en route. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. C and remained pulseless.

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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.