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Resuscitated from ventricular fibrillation. Should the cath lab be activated?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

After 1 mg of epinephrine they achieved ROSC. Total prehospital meds were epinephrine 1 mg x 3, amiodarone 300 mg and 100 mL of 8.4% But cardiac arrest is a period of near zero flow in the coronary arteries and causes SEVERE ischemia. It also does not uniformly indicate severe coronary disease. sodium bicarbonate.

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See what happens when a left main thrombus evolves from subtotal occlusion to total occlusion.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The ST segment changes are compatible with severe subendocardial ischemia which can be caused by type I MI from ACS or potentially from type II MI (non-obstructive coronary artery disease with supply/demand mismatch). This patient is actively dying from a left main coronary artery OMI and cardiac arrest from VT/VF or PEA is imminent!

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What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

It shows a proximal LAD occlusion, in conjunction with a subtotally occluded LMCA ( Left Main Coronary Artery ). Epinephrine infusion was begun. Upon contrast injection of the LMCA, the patient deteriorated, as the LMCA was severely diseased and flow to all coronary arteries ( LAD, LCx and RCA ) was compromised.

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The 76th Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

A very Merry Christmas from the BW team, and all the Best Wishes for 2024! The goal of chest compressions during neonatal resuscitation is to increase cerebral and coronary blood flow with the intention to achieve a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Article 1: What is adherence like in young people with ulcerative colitis?

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