An overview of how to manage emergencies related to ventricular assist devices.
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Tagged ‘Resuscitation’
Core
Ventricular Assist Devices
Core
Hypothermia
An article on the many nuances to care of the critically ill hypothermic patient.
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Journal Review
Delayed Fluid Resuscitation for Hypotensive Patients with Penetrating Torso Injuries
Prior to this study, the preoperative approach to hypotensive patients with trauma included prompt intravenous infusion of isotonic fluids – the rationale being to sustain tissue perfusion and vital organ function while diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were underway.
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Journal Review
Esmolol in Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation
Refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) is very difficult to manage. Up until recently, emergency providers were limited to defibrillation and delivery of high quality CPR as well as amiodarone administration. However,
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Journal Review
NaHCO3 in Cardiac Arrest
As with all medications in cardiac arrest (i.e. epinephrine, amiodarone) the benefits of sodium bicarbonate administration have been discussed and debated for decades. While it is clear that sodium bicarbonate can play a role in resuscitation of arrest due to hyperkalemia,
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Journal Review
Balanced Solutions vs 0.9% Saline in Critical Care (SMART)
Although 0.9% sodium chloride (“normal” saline) is traditionally the most commonly used intravenous fluid, it is unclear if “normal” saline is the best fluid. Data from prior studies suggests 0.9% saline use may result in hyperchloremic acidosis.
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