2023 AHA Update on ACLS
The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline Updates for 2023 were just published. What are the major changes for the ED?
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Airway Management in Cardiac Arrest
The airway in cardiac arrest… You have several options including endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway, and bagging, but what’s best?
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R.E.B.E.L. EM – Is Amiodarone Dead?
This post dives into the three most common places amiodarone is employed in the ED: cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, cardioversion of VT and in refractory VF/VT cardiac arrest and demonstrates that superior evidence points to better options for management.
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R.E.B.E.L. EM – Cardiac Arrest, Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) With No ST-Segment Elevation on ECG. Now What?
Cardiac Arrest, Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) With No ST-Segment Elevation on ECG. Now What?
A Myth Revisited: Epinephrine for Cardiac Arrest
Epinephrine is a key component of ACLS measures. But what does the data show? This post evaluates the ACLS recommendations for epinephrine in cardiac arrest, the literature behind its use, and future directions.
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R.E.B.E.L. EM – Beyond ACLS: Pre-Charging the Defibrillator
In cardiac arrest care there has been a lot of focus over the years on limiting interruptions in chest compressions during CPR. In fact, this concept has become a major focus of the current AHA Guidelines. Why?
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