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

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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% The patient was brought to the ED and had this ECG recorded: What do you think? Then assume there is ACS. He was defibrillated into VT. sodium bicarbonate. And what do you want to do?

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2023 AHA Update on ACLS

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This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. Vasopressor medications during cardiac arrest We recommend that epinephrine be administered for patients in cardiac arrest. It is reasonable to administer epinephrine 1 mg every 3 to 5 minutes for cardiac arrest. COR 1, LOE B-R.

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Anaphylaxis, chest pain, and ST elevation in aVR

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Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis.

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

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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). Those who make it to the ED usually have transient occlusions with reperfusion. The below ECG (ECG #4) was recorded.

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Ventricular Fibrillation, ICD, LBBB, QRS of 210 ms, Positive Smith Modified Sgarbossa Criteria, and Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia

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He was unidentified and there were no records available After 7 shocks, he was successfully defibrillated and brought to the ED. Bedside ED ultrasound showed exceedingly poor global LV function, and no B lines. Here is the initial ED ECG. What do you think? Rhythm : Residents asked me why it is not VT. The QRS is extremely wide.

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

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He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. On epinephrine and norepinephrine drips." CPR was initiated immediately. There is also STD in V2-V4 (but maximal in V5-V6).

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A Seven-Step Approach to Massive Hemoptysis

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One of the most hair-raising presentations to the emergency department (ED) can be massive hemoptysis with respiratory failure. References Deshwal H, Sinha A, Mehta AC. 6 Position the patient with the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees during intubation whenever possible, and use an 8.5 A special thanks to Drs. 2021;42(1):145-159.

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