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SGEM#462: Spooky Scary Access – IV or IO for OHCA

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After starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you note pulseless electrical activity (PEA) on the monitor. The paramedic is trying to get intravenous (IV) access to give epinephrine per the protocol. Epinephrine has long been a cornerstone in the management of OHCA. Reference: Couper et al.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

In this call, paramedics arrived on scene to find a patient apneic and pulseless with CPR in progress by first responders (AED had an unknown unshockable rhythm). Patient had an unwitnessed cardiac arrest without bystander CPR performed. Epinephrine administered intravenously. They administered 10 mcg of push-dose epinephrine.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part I

EMS 12-Lead

The paramedics begin CPR. CPR is performed with manual compressions as no mechanical CPR device is available. After administering 1mg of epinephrine ROSC is noted with a bradycardic rhythm ( Figure 2 ). They are unable to feel a pulse and resume CPR. Intubation is attempted, but unsuccessful. Current 85mA.

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SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Case: You are the Chief of your local Fire and EMS Department, and an individual contacts you saying […] The post SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: October 18th, 2022 Reference: Moore et al.

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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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For a full list of check out the links below to the SGEM blogs: * SGEM#50: Under Pressure Journal Club: Vasopressin, Steroids and Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest * SGEM#54: Baby It’s Cold Outside: Pre-hospital Therapeutic Hypothermia in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest * SGEM#59: Can I Get a Witness: Family Members Present During CPR * SGEM#64: Classic (..)

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SGEM#453: I Can’t Go For That – No, No Narcan for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests

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On arrival, you find a 35-year-old male, pulseless and apneic with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress by a bystander. You and your partner initiate high-quality CPR, place a supraglottic airway, establish intra-osseous (IO) access and administer epinephrine. There is drug paraphernalia scattered around the room.

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

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He confirms pulselessness, initiates CPR, gets a colleague to call 911, and intubates the patient on the floor. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: February 7, 2023 Reference: Cheskes et al. Case: A 60-year-old health professional suffers a cardiac arrest while working at a clinic outside the hospital.