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EMCrit Podcast 287 - Resus Thoracotomy with Dennis Kim

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Medication Management in Traumatic Arrest Resuscitation

The chapter delves into the intricacies of using medications during resuscitation in traumatic arrest cases, emphasizing the importance of balancing ventilation, managing acidosis, and administering specific drugs like bicarbonate, calcium, epinephrine, and vasopressin. The speaker shares insights on their preference for vasopressin in acidotic patients and a cautious approach with epinephrine in cardiac cases, alongside considerations for various resuscitation scenarios and rhythms.

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