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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 98: Post ROSC Mental Model

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Check the pulse RSI= Resuscitation Sequence Intubation Hypoxia, Hypotension, and Acidosis are the reason patients code during/post intubation These patients are super high risk for all 4 Optimize first pass success – Induction agent + paralytic Unconscious patients will still have muscle tone Induction Ketamine or Etomidate at half doses (i.e.,

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Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

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Below follows a drug manual for use in the CCU (coronary care unit), ICU (intensive care unit) or ER (emergency room). Epinephrine Shock (any) Cardiac arrest Bronchospasm Anaphylaxis Bradycardia (second-line alternative) Infusion : 0.01 J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Therap (2014). Increases coronary blood flow. Circulation 2011.

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Resident Journal Review: Available Evidence Regarding Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)

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The 48-hour group had a significantly longer length of stay in the ICU and time on mechanical ventilation amongst survivors, both of which were expected since they were kept at target temperature for longer, requiring more resources. The trial was conducted in 25 ICUs in France between 2014 and 2018. C to a goal of 36.5

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Sepsis Updates Relevant to the Emergency Physician

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34 If a MAP of 65 mmHg is still not achieved, epinephrine should be added as a third agent (Figure 1). For patients with septic shock and cardiac dysfunction that are persistently hypotensive, it is appropriate to use norepinephrine and dobutamine or epinephrine alone. 32,33 Once the dose of norepinephrine is between 0.25-0.5

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