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Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…resuscitation care Victims of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) who achieve ROSC in the emergency room (ER) are transferred to the intensive care unit…

Introduction to cardiac arrest

…sudden cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, the chain of care includes laymen, emergency dispatchers, ambulance, first responders (police, fire brigade, rescue services), the emergency room…

Targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest

…occurred in or out of hospital and whatever the initial rhythm. It applies to both shockable and non shockable initial rhythms. It is started as…

Cardiac tamponade causing cardiac arrest

…Coimbra R. Open chest versus closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in trauma patients with signs of life upon hospital arrival: a retrospective multicenter study. Crit Care…

Clinical application of ECG in chest pain & acute myocardial infarction

…10€) and may reduce morbidity and mortality substantially in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Importantly, the ECG findings dictate the management of acute coronary syndromes…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…oxygen, suction and emergency drugs in the room. Staff with current CPR competence; a physician available. Patient preparation: A light meal is permitted; no large…

Oxygen therapy

…that the prescription has no target — the nasal cannula stays in place for days without anyone asking why, or the patient at risk of carbon…

Short Synacthen test

…Suspected secondary adrenal insufficiency in pituitary disease, after pituitary surgery or radiotherapy, or with suspected suppression of the HPA axis after long term glucocorticoid treatment…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…Figure 1). Below follows a drug manual for use in the CCU (coronary care unit), ICU (intensive care unit) or ER (emergency room). Careful electrocardiographic…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…Figure 1). Below follows a drug manual for use in the CCU (coronary care unit), ICU (intensive care unit) or ER (emergency room). Careful electrocardiographic…

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