NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Background Despite conflicting literature to support some pharmacological therapies in out of hospital cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommends obtaining vascular access intravenously or intraosseously in cardiac arrest. [1] 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al.

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 Advanced Life Support Epinephrine Life Support 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

1 Pediatric rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED is associated with a higher frequency of failed first attempts and adverse effects than in adult patients. Paralytic agents include rocuronium at 1 mg/kg IV and succinylcholine at 1-2 mg/kg IV. What is the most appropriate treatment at this time? mg/kg IV, ketamine at 1.5–2

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 Emergency Department Advanced Life Support ALS 52

NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

This CI does include 1; and further and further analysis of the data showed that the likelihood that calcium has a beneficial effect (e.g. The overall conclusion was that as less than 1% of cardiac arrest etiologies fall into a group that would potentially benefit from calcium, that routine use should be avoided (Padrao, et.

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 Advanced Life Support Overdose CPR 52

REBEL EM

MARCH 13, 2023

The search contained terms for (1) prehospital cardiac arrest or prehospital advanced life support, and (2) injuries and trauma. Or, could the distinction be due directly to the usage of advanced prehospital medicine and intervention by the EMS physicians? The agreement rate between the authors was not reported.

Advanced Life Support 52

Advanced Life Support Life Support E-9-1-1 EMS 52

AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. Kirkegaard H, Soreide E, de Haas, I et al. Enrollees were then assigned to either TTM of 33ºC or 36ºC for 36 hours.

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 CPR ICU ALS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Trauma is the most significant contributor to childhood mortality, with the mechanism changing with maturity and social development. In younger children, the predominant mechanism of inflicted injury is by shaking or beating, and most commonly, the abuser is a family member or caregiver. Do I have emergency blood available in the ED?

E-9-1-1 59

E-9-1-1 CPR Ambulance ED 59