The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The paramedics achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ALCS), and Intubation. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is responsible for the majority (60%) of all OHCAs in patients. EMS arrives and finds the patient in monomorphic ventricular tachycardic (VT) cardiac arrest.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

For patients with OHCA, use of steroids during CPR is of uncertain benefit. Extracorporeal CPR Use of ECPR for patients with cardiac arrest refractory to standard ACLS is reasonable in select patients when provided within an appropriately trained and equipped system of care. COR 2b, LOE B-R. COR 2b, LOE C-LD. COR 2a, LOE B-R.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This is supplied via alternating current (AC), increasing the risk of titanic contraction of skeletal muscle, leading to kids holding on to the electrical power source. Prolonged CPR should be considered as outcomes are generally good, even if asystole is the presenting rhythm. AC and DC shocks may result in different injury patterns.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns. Assessing the Severity The severity of an electrical burn depends on several factors: the type of current (AC or DC), voltage, the pathway of the current through the body, the duration of contact, and the victim’s overall health.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician First Aid 98

EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Statements: Early risk stratification is not intended as a tool for triage to withdraw life support and is not used for that purpose (90.5%, 19/21). Hematologic Management Takeaway : They recommend a transfusion threshold < 9 g/dL in those with ACS, but several studies (MINT trial) and guidelines suggest 8 g/dL can be used.

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Critical Care E-9-1-1 OR ICU 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

He underwent CPR, and regained a pulse after epinephrine, with an organized narrow complex rhythm at 140, but still with severe shock. He was started on Extracorporeal Life Support ("VA ECMO") Here is the ECG on ECMO: Very low voltage On Day 3, the EF recovered (that seems quick!) of Cardiology AC, Others.

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