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.
A Myth Revisited: Epinephrine for Cardiac Arrest Read More »
Managing the patient in cardiac arrest is both frightening and exhilarating. The majority of arrests in older patients is due to CAD. The young cardiac arrest patient presents a difficult situation for the emergency provider. In general, younger patients are healthier than their geriatric counterparts. There are differences in physiology which may contribute to different prognosis and care. This post reviews the literature behind cardiac arrest in the younger patient.
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“It’s time to re-examine this recommendation”
Epinephrine in cardiac arrest: helpful for ROSC, but maybe not so much for good neurological outcomes. Anand Swaminathan, MD MPH takes a thought-provoking look at the historical evidence behind this practice, as well as at newer evidence that calls its benefit into question.
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