The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Reference: Smida et al.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 27, 2024

Reference: Tanner et al, A retrospective comparison of upper and lower extremity intraosseous access during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. Reference: Tanner et al, A retrospective comparison of upper and lower extremity intraosseous access during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. Prehospital Emergency Care.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al. Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al. This includes epinephrine for OHCA, target temperature management, mechanical CPR, supraglottic airways, steroids, hands on defibrillation and many more topics. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. And it becomes impossible to treat multi-system injuries, such as doing chest compression (CPR) while trying to open an airway or control bleeding.

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EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

As this case shows, electrical capture isn't always possible at lower currents, especially with pads placed in a standard anterolateral "defibrillation" position. The University of Maryland found that capture occurred in only 42-78% of patients, dependent on pad positioning (Moayedi et al, 2022).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Reference: Derkenne et al. Reference: Derkenne et al. You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

Date: July 21, 2023 Reference: Prekker et al. Date: July 21, 2023 Reference: Prekker et al. We should focus more on high-quality CPR and early defibrillation for shockable rhythms and less on type of supraglottic airway device. Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Date: September 8th, 2021 Reference: Desch et al. Date: September 8th, 2021 Reference: Desch et al. Defibrillation is the treatment of choice in these cases but does not often result in sustained ROSC ( Kudenchuk et al 2006). The TOMAHAWK Investigators. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

The patient received 1 mg of epinephrine IV x2 with conversion of his rhythm to ventricular fibrillation (VF) for which he was defibrillated twice in the field. The patient is moved over to the stretcher and connected to the monitors and defibrillator. What would your next steps be? His point-of-care labs return with a potassium of 3.4

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. Date: December 6th , 2018 Reference: Perkins et al. A cardiac defibrillator is hooked up and the patient is in ventricular fibrillation. JAMA 2009, Hagihara et al. JAMA 2012 and Cournoyer et al. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Reference: Cashen K, Reeder RW, Ahmed T, et al. Reference: Cashen K, Reeder RW, Ahmed T, et al. Apart from high-quality CPR and early defibrillation, many other interventions we try lack a strong evidence base. Pediatric Crit Care Med. Pediatric Crit Care Med. But it’s not that straightforward.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

He required multiple defibrillations within a period of a few hours. This time, the arrhythmia did not spontaneously terminate — but rather degenerated to VFib, requiring defibrillation. Some episodes of PMVT would terminate spontaneously — but on many occasions, the PMVT degenerated to VFib, requiring defibrillation.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al. display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al. One defibrillation for ventricular fibrillation (VF) is provided but the patient remains in VF. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al. Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al. Reference: Grunau et al. OHCA was defined as persons found apneic and without a pulse who underwent either external defibrillation (bystanders or EMS) or chest compressions.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: September 19th, 2017 Reference: Cournoyer et al. display_podcast] Date: September 19th, 2017 Reference: Cournoyer et al. Bystander high-quality CPR can buy you some time until defibrillation. We know that rapid application of electricity to defibrillate shockable arrhythmias save lives.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Patients with a history of life-threatening or recurrent VT will often undergo radiofrequency catheter ablation and/or placement of a cardioverter defibrillator (implantable or external). Reference Anjeza Cipi MD, et al. Other treatments include electrical cardioversion and the use of antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g.,

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 3, 2021

Reference: Dankiewicz et al: TTM2 Trial Investigators. Reference: Dankiewicz et al: TTM2 Trial Investigators. Paramedics managed to get return of spontaneous circulation after a single defibrillation, but the patient is still comatose on arrival. Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2019

Date: February 26th, 2019 Reference: Benger et al. Date: February 26th, 2019 Reference: Benger et al. Key to survival is high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Reference: Benger et al, Effect of a Strategy of a Supraglottic Airway Device
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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

10 Table 1: Second-Generation Antipsychotics and Associated Adverse Effects Adapted from: UpToDate 8 with additional sources Micromedex 9 and Riboldi, et al 11 *SL=sublingual, IM=intramuscular, PO=oral, ODT=orally disintegrating tablets, ER=extended release, IR=immediate release. +to 1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 14, 2023

He underwent further standard resuscitation EXCEPT that we applied the Inspiratory Threshold Device ( ResQPod ) AND applied Dual Sequential Defibrillation (this simply means we applied 2 sets of pads, had 2 defib machines, and defibrillated with both with only a fraction of one second separating each defibrillation.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Two hours later , the patient returned to this same urgent care facility with worsening chest pain, and this ECG was performed: While getting another ECG, the patient suffered cardiac arrest: After multiple defibrillations, ROSC was achieved with ongoing "STEMI". Most OMI have a peak Troponin T over 1000 ng/L [reference: Baro R et al.

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EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 22, 2022

We can, therefore, put down the defibrillation pads, set aside the amiodarone, and look further at the ECG. A 12 Lead ECG was recorded secondary to bizarre telemetry findings at bedside. Said differently, it’s a mess. Paradoxically, though, the third green arrow identifies a QRS that is more narrow than the RBBB complexes surrounding it.

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REBEL EM

JUNE 1, 2023

Article: Branch KHR et al. Known cardiac defibrillator. References: Branch KHR et al. In theory, rapid identification of the underlying cause should improve outcomes by allowing clinicians to tailor management. Advanced imaging post-arrest is a possible modality to achieve this end. Resus 2023. Pre-existing DNR order.

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Broome Docs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The PEACH trial: No body had a fit, so… we have no clue Peter-Derex L, Philippeau F, Garnier P, et al. PMID: 30206143 Less is more when it comes to intravenous fluids de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al. PMID: 35490863 Hands on defibrillation: Even if it’s safe, would it actually help? N Engl J Med.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Defibrillator pads are placed and you give 2 g IV magnesium over ten minutes. Figure 3/ Adapted from Wilde et al. A complete approach to treating cLQTS can be found in Wilde et al 2. It is recommended to use an unsynchronized setting as the defibrillator may not be able to track the R-wave in the polymorphic waveform.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

But artifact is "alive and well" — and learning to recognize it will amaze many of your colleagues ( and may serve to avoid an unnecessary defibrillation or two ). Additional review of ECG artifacts by Pérez-Riera et al ( Ann Noninvasic Electrocardiol 23:e12494, 2018 ) VT Artifact — by Knight et al: NEJM 341:1270-1274, 1999.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

CPR is taken over by responding crews, and he is placed on a cardiac monitor/defibrillator. After several cycles of defibrillation, epinephrine, and amiodarone, the patient remains in cardiac arrest. Current AHA guidelines do not recommend routine use of calcium in cardiac arrest (Panchal, et al.,

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This episode self terminated before defibrillation was possible. See Costagliola et al — Ann Clin Transl Neurol 8(7): 1557-1568, 2021 — for more on the complex "Brain-Heart Interaction" in Epilepsy ). This run of TdP is initiated by a PVC — but it then self-terminates. Discussion : The patient in today’s case presented with "seizures".

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 2, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: November 24th, 2017 Reference: Andersen et al. display_podcast] Date: November 24th, 2017 Reference: Andersen et al. Reference: Andersen et al. Cardiac Arrest: Pulselessness requiring chest compressions and/or defibrillation, with a hospital wide or unit based emergency response.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

On arrival, vital signs are stable with a HR of 71, BP of 121/71 mmHg, RR of 17 bpm, and SpO2 of 97% on room air. Physical exam reveals a well-appearing female in no acute distress. Cardiac exam is unremarkable with normal S1/S2 without rubs, gallops or murmurs. Neurological exam is also unremarkable. Her presenting EKG is shown below.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

After resuscitation and defibrillation , there were no more episodes of TdP. Below is the patient’s 12 lead ECG following defibrillation. There are no clear signs of OMI. The patient was admitted and put telemetry. While on telemetry monitoring he suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated. There is a prolonged QTc. There a two PVCs.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Background: There are only two interventions that have been proven in the medical literature to improved outcomes in cardiac arrest: high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Article: Moore JC et al. Over the years, we as a scientific community have worked extensively to find other interventions that improve outcomes.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

That’s because one of our areas of focus here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is emergency medicine training and education. The post Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms appeared first on National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education.

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EM Didactic

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

ERC 2015 guidelines recommend withholding adrenaline administration in hypothermic CA (HT IV) and limiting defibrillation to three attempts until the core temperature is >30 °C. ECLS has substantially improved survival and is the treatment of choice in the patient with unstable circulation or CA. Many arrhythmias (e.g.

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Broome Docs

JANUARY 30, 2023

Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation. Vedantham S, Goldhaber SZ, Julian JA, et al; ATTRACT Trial Investigators. DOSE VF: Cheskes S, Verbeek PR, Drennan IR, McLeod SL, Turner L, Pinto R, Feldman M, Davis M, Vaillancourt C, Morrison LJ, Dorian P, Scales DC. N Engl J Med. 2022 Nov 6. Epub ahead of print.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Multiple attempts at defibrillation, epinephrine, and amiodarone have been unsuccessful. Problem What is the best defibrillation strategy to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation? 2,3 Multiple published studies have addressed treatment of ventricular fibrillation with defibrillation and medications such as amiodarone and lidocaine.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Stredder et al, Archives of Disease in Childhood 2016 we see that 58% were not asked about triggers, 30% were not asked about duration and, importantly for risk stratification, 59% were not asked for a family history of cardiac disease. Palpitations (or descriptions thereof) are common but true arrhythmias are not.

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