…s outcome: Neurological injury Myocardial dysfunction Systemic response to reperfusion and ischemia Effects of the underlying cause of cardiac arrest Neurological injuries may cause coma…

CPR Hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia Hyperthermia is characterized by a body temperature exceeding the typical range of 36.5 37.6°C (97.7 99.7°F)…

…clinically or radiologically confirmed dislocation of the shoulder, elbow, finger, patella, jaw or hip prosthesis. A dislocation with neurovascular compromise or skin tenting — reduce promptly…

Echocardiography The Doppler effect When sound waves hit objects some of the sound waves are reflected back to the sound source. If the reflector (i…

…natriuretic peptide levels and/or objective evidence of pulmonary or systemic congestion [3] . Within this spectrum, Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) is specifically…

…until the risk of hypercapnia has been assessed. 3. Take an arterial blood gas in respiratory compromise, low saturation, suspected carbon dioxide retention, reduced consciousness…

…tracer uptake plateaus. This saturation effect can lead to an underestimation of blood flow in regions affected by significant coronary artery disease, potentially resulting in…

…pacemaker therapy. Treatment of AV block in the acute setting Treatment in the acute setting is directed at managing bradycardia and reduced cardiac output. Bradycardia…

…structural heart disease or reduced left ventricular function are not eligible. Effects of propafenone and flecainide on ECG, heart rhythm and conduction Effect on sinoatrial …

…sound waves with reduced frequency (Figure 1). Figure 1. The Doppler effect. The Doppler shift The Doppler shift depends on the velocity of blood flow…