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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

…maintained for 20 consecutive minutes, without the need for chest compressions. ECMO is considered in individuals who can survive with satisfactory quality of life if…

Central venous catheter

…compressible if bleeding occurs, low risk of pneumothorax Uncomfortable for an awake patient, harder to keep the dressing clean with a tracheostomy or copious secretions…

Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Stratification and Reperfusion

…dysfunction. Catastrophic or “supermassive” PE refers to refractory cardiogenic shock or the need for ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Mechanical circulatory support, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)…

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…the rhythm [4]. Mechanical Support : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) may be required for hemodynamic support [4]. Advanced Therapies : Consideration…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…be started immediately and defibrillation should be performed within 180 seconds (for shockable rhythms) after confirmed cardiac arrest. If it is not feasible to provide…

Capnography (end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, ETCO2) during cardiac arrest

…If ETCO 2 remains below 1.33 kPa (10 mmHg) during CPR, it indicates a dismal prognosis. This threshold may trigger consideration for Extracorporeal Membrane…

Cardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirth

…pads should be positioned as standard, and defibrillation energy levels should remain consistent with those used for non pregnant adults. The fetus is not harmed…

Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)

…Prediction after Extracorporeal Life Support for Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Patients). Please refer to HOPE Score. Severity Features Body temperature (°C) Mild hypothermia Conscious with tremors…

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