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. Defibrillation is the treatment of choice in these cases but does not often result in sustained ROSC ( Kudenchuk et al 2006).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). ECMO Flow was achieved after approximately 1 hour of high quality CPR. After good ECMO flow was established, she was successfully defibrillated. The K was normal.

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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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EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

With respect to timing, for cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm, it may be reasonable to administer epinephrine after initial defibrillation attempts have failed. Consider administering epinephrine after defibrillation in those with shockable rhythms. For patients with OHCA, use of steroids during CPR is of uncertain benefit.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. It focuses on essential lifesaving skills, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), controlling bleeding, and managing shock.

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ACEP Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Advanced cardiac life support protocol was initiated, and the patient was intubated. After the fourth defibrillation attempt, 200 mcg IV NTG was administered, resulting in immediate return of spontaneous circulation with a junctional bradycardia rhythm. Click to enlarge.)

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The Overrun Podcast

MAY 23, 2024

The conversation covers topics such as compression-only CPR, the controversy surrounding head-up CPR, the use of band and piston-driven devices, and the potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). The importance of good dispatch and patient selection is emphasized as key factors in improving outcomes.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 14, 2024

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. When you are doing CPR and running cardiac arrests on a regular basis, it seems unnecessary to sit through a 2 hour class on CPR and 4 hour classes on ACLS and PALS. mg via syringe.*

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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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. His family has been performing bystander, and report that he suddenly collapsed just a few minutes ago. Panchal, A., Cabanas, J.,

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On arrival, CPR was continued and core temperature was measured at 18° C (64.4° The patient was put on Extracorporeal Life Support in the ED 3 hours after initial resuscitation, the core temp was 30° C and the patient was defibrillated with a single attempt. Chest compressions and ventilation were begun.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

If the victim is unresponsive, CPR is initiated immediately. Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation. Rapid Assessment and Immediate Care Once the scene is secured, we quickly assess the victim.

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

Similarly, funds can help purchase new defibrillators for paramedics, ensuring they have access to reliable equipment during critical life-saving moments. This training can include specialized instruction in areas such as hazardous material handling, advanced cardiac life support, and technical rescue operations.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Besides going over the basic lifesaving skill of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, you will learn the legal side of medicine, such as HIPAA, and emergencies that bring not only the end, but a new start, to life. It’s watching life start, and trying to stop life from ending. My first call was a CPR in progress.

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NHCPS Save a Life

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a health care professional, you know that every second counts when your patient is in cardiac arrest. The faster you can restore a regular heart rhythm, the better chance your patient has to survive to discharge. Maintaining a high chest compression fraction (CCF) is a critical factor in improving their chances.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Background Information: Double external defibrillation (DED) is an intervention often used to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF). This procedure involves applying another set of pads attached to a second defibrillator to a patient and shocking them in hopes of terminating the rhythm. N Engl J Med.

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