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Lifting Buddy - The Left Ventricular Assist Device

FOAMfrat

With that being said, the manufacturers say that CPR, medications, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Anything you would normally do are OKAY. The age-old question of CPR it depends. Manufacturer recommendations and several other PubMed articles state it is okay to perform CPR. alarms, vitals, rhythms).

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Preventative Care Strategies for Healthier Communities

ESO

After reviewing over 12 million EMS incidents that took place in 2023 , the 2024 ESO EMS Index highlights two critical areas that demand attention: Early CPR and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The importance of early CPR The earlier CPR is performed, the better the outcome. Gender disparities were also found. Want to learn more?

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Airway Considerations in Prehospital Cardiac Arrest

ACEP Now

7 In light of this data, it appears that ETI can be an appropriate EMS intervention in OHCA provided the following conditions are met: the paramedic is skilled and experienced; the endotracheal tube goes in on the first attempt without interrupting CPR or delaying defibrillation; and the airway is placed less than five minutes after EMS arrival.

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PA EMS Crews Honored for Saving Fellow First Responder

JEMS

The CPR Save Award was presented to eight responders Wednesday. The list included Central City firefighter Nick Muha – who performed CPR on Fleck moments after he fell – Northern Regional Chief Mike Horvath, Northern Regional Assistant Bob Statler, Lt. He also urged members of the public to receive CPR training for sudden emergencies.

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The Importance of Gastric Decompression and Ventilation Management During Cardiac Arrest Care

JEMS

For example, bystander CPR is hands-only, and education has increased the actions taken before we get on the scene. Effective, high-quality CPR is the first and most vital part of this. Many systems use continuous compressions and mechanical CPR devices to improve cardiac output.

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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

You continue with compressions and defibrillations and your partner places an advanced airway. SGEM#143: Call Me Maybe for Bystander CPR * SGEM#152: Movin’ on Up – Higher Floors, Lower Survival for OHCA * SGEM#162: Not Stayin’ Alive More Often with Amiodarone or Lidocaine in OHCA * SGEM#189: Bring Me to Life in OHCA *

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Ep 169 Cardiac Arrest Controversies – Chest Compressions, Dual Defibrillation, Medications and Airway

Emergency Medicine Cases

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