This week we discuss the ED management of cardiac arrest with VFib and pulseless VTach.



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Tags: Cardiac Arrest, Dual Defibrillation, OHCA, Ventricular Dysrhythmias, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia





Show Notes
Take Home Points

In cardiac arrest, the most important interventions are to deliver electricity quickly when it’s indicated and to administer good high-quality compressions with minimal interruptions to maximize your compression fraction.
Medications like epinephrine and amiodarone have never been shown to improve good neurologic outcomes in the ACLS recommended doses. Don’t focus on them.
Consider pre-charging your defibrillator to minimize pauses in CPR and maximize your chance for ROSC
Finally, remember that as Emergency Physicians, we are specialists in the resuscitation of cardiac arrests. ACLS is just a starting point. Push your understanding of taking care of these patients so you can deliver the best care possible

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