Remove CPR Remove Sepsis Remove Shock
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1 hour of CPR, then ECMO circulation, then successful defibrillation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

ECMO Flow was achieved after approximately 1 hour of high quality CPR. In this case, profound shock for 1 hour would result in the same degree of infarction. The Type 2 MI would then have been a result of the prolonged severe shock while in arrest. pulmonary embolism, sepsis, etc.), Troponin I rose to 44.1 myocarditis).

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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

RebelEM

in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47

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Episode 22 - Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department An Evidence-Based Review

EB Medicine

Thankfully, that gentleman was successfully resuscitated despite no bystander CPR, and if you listen carefully, we hope to arm you with the tools to do so similarly. Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years.

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How does Acute Total Left Main Coronary occlusion present on the ECG?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Chris' comments/questions: "Every "ST elevation in aVR" case I've ever seen has been triple vessel, insufficiency, or demand/global subendocardial ischemia secondary to some underlying sepsis/increased metabolic demand." "My Hint: patient is in shock and was put on ECMO ST depression in aVR Here is the angiogram from Rohin's case: Case 5.

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Referring to the Intensive Care Unit

Mind The Bleep

Whilst some patients may not be for CPR or intubation and ventilation, they may be appropriate for other treatment options offered in ITU, such as inotropes. 48 hours) to help her through the initial period of sepsis while her antibiotics take time to work. Breathing Is there evidence of respiratory failure?If Is it reversible?

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

to divert the plane). Lane & Mcdonough Definition of an immediate whole body CT (iWBCT) scan Shortly after patient arrival.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5