#1: Norepinephrine vs. Epinephrine for Post-Arrest Shock
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This meta-analysis shows decreased episodes of repeat cardiac arrest when post-arrest shock was treated with norepinephrine vs. epinephrine, but there were no differences in survival or discharge with good neurological outcome.
Source
Norepinephrine versus epinephrine after cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Sep;95:107-114. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.05.038. Epub 2025 May 22. PMID: 40440817.
#2: Does Furosemide Drop BP in Heart Failure Patients?
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Risk of hypotension (SBP < 90mmHg) as a direct result of IV furosemide administration during acute decompensated heart failure treatment is very low.
Source
Blood Pressure Effects and Risk of Hypotension due to Intravenous Furosemide in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Acad Emerg Med. 2025 Aug 28. doi: 10.1111/acem.70125. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40877742.
