Intraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac …
Oct 31, 2024 · Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide. Establishing vascular access is critical for administering guideline-recommended drugs during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Bo...
Intravenous vs. Intraosseous Vascular Access During Out-of …
Oct 31, 2024 · Patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were randomized in a 1:1 fashion in the field by an on-site clinician to initial IO (n = 731) or peripheral IV access (n = 748). The IO arm was further randomized 1:1 to humeral (n = 361) or tibial access (n = 370). In either group, vascular access strategy after two failed attempts was at the ...
The Way to a Patient’s Heart — Vascular Access in Cardiac Arrest
Oct 31, 2024 · Yet, overall survival among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is approximately 10%, even in well-performing emergency medical systems. The interventions that are undertaken at the scene ...
Pre-Hospital Randomized Trial of Medication Route in Out-of …
Oct 31, 2024 · Patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were randomized in a 1:1 fashion in the field by paramedics to initial IO (n = 3,040) or peripheral IV access (n = 3,042). In either group, a vascular access strategy after two failed attempts was at the discretion of the paramedic team. Informed consent for enrollment was obtained following ...
A Randomized Trial of Drug Route in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Oct 31, 2024 · Background: In patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the effectiveness of drugs such as epinephrine is highly time-dependent. An intraosseous route of drug administration may enable more rapid drug administration than an intravenous route; however, its effect on clinical outcomes is uncertain. Methods: We conducted a multicenter, open ...
What Is Recovery Like After a Cardiac Arrest? Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-changing event, not only for you but also for the people around you. Before you leave the hospital, you and your family members will need to prepare for your care and recovery at home.
Part 1: Executive Summary: 2020 American Heart Association …
Oct 21, 2020 · The 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.
Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A …
Nov 28, 2023 · Abstract. The critical care management of patients after cardiac arrest is burdened by a lack of high-quality clinical studies and the resultant lack of high-certainty evidence. This results in limited practice guideline recommendations, which may lead to uncertainty and variability in management.
If ROSC, go to Post–Cardiac Arrest Care. Consider appropriateness of continued resuscitation. Go to 5 or 7. VF/pVT Asystole/PEA. CPR Quality. Push hard (at least 2 inches [5 cm]) and fast (100-120/min) and allow complete chest recoil. Minimize int erruptions in compressions. Avoid e xcessive v entilation.
Treatment of Cardiac Arrest - American Heart Association
Jun 26, 2024 · Certain tests can help the health care team decide on a treatment plan to reduce your risk of long-term health problems and death from a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest strikes immediately and without warning.