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SGEM#392: Shock Me – Double Sequential or Vector Change for OHCAs with Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation?

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Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. He is found to be in ventricular fibrillation and receives two defibrillation attempts with an automatic external defibrillator (AED) at the clinic, and subsequently three more with a primary care ambulance crew enroute to the hospital.

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SGEM#291: Who’s Gonna Drive you to…the ED – with Lights & Sirens?

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Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. Is Use of Warning Lights and Sirens Associated With Increased Risk of Ambulance Crashes? Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al. Is Use of Warning Lights and Sirens Associated With Increased Risk of Ambulance Crashes? Reference: Watanabe et al.

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