Tagged ‘Cardiac Arrest’
Journal Review
Vasopressin, Epinephrine and Steroids (VSE) in Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest remains associated with very high morbidity and mortality, and neurologically meaningful recovery (the most important goal of cardiac arrest care) is a regrettably infrequent outcome despite the best efforts of providers.
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Journal Review
Focused Transesophogeal Echo in the Emergency Department
Cardiac ultrasound is an established diagnostic modality in Emergency Medicine (EM). We use it to diagnose pericardial effusions (medical and traumatic), to discern the etiology of shock, to evaluate for congestive heart failure,
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Journal Review
Continous vs Interrupted Compressions in OHCA
In cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), chest compressions are frequently interrupted to provide rescue breathing. It has been documented in several pig models that these pauses are associated with a decrease in coronary perfusion pressure.
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Journal Review
Transesophageal Echo in Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest has very poor outcomes; less than 11% of patients in cardiac arrest in the Emergency Department survive to discharge from the hospital. The management of cardiac arrest is algorithmic because providers have limited tools at their disposal and limited knowledge of the patient’s past medical history.
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