CanadiEM Podcasts: CRACKCast, ClerkCast, CarmsCast, First Year Diaries CRACKCast E199 – Adult Resuscitation
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Mar 4, 2019 Dive into the world of adult resuscitation with fascinating insights on techniques and differential diagnoses for pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest. Learn about the importance of echo-guided life support and how to recognize electromechanical dissociation. Discover the metrics for effective CPR and critical concepts like cough CPR. The discussions also cover essential medications to improve outcomes and the triad of cardiac arrest, all underscored by engaging anecdotes about community support during emergencies.
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History and Physical Exam in Resuscitation
- Describe the history and physical exam findings in a patient being resuscitated.
- Include details like time of arrest, witnessed status, bystander CPR, initial rhythm, interventions, and relevant medical history.
Deterioration to Cardiac Arrest
- Discuss the deterioration process to cardiac arrest, differentiating between respiratory failure and cardiac obstruction.
- Note the initial responses and the progression to fatal arrhythmias in each case.
Optimal CPR
- Ensure high-quality CPR with a rate of 100-120 compressions/minute and a depth of 5-6 cm.
- Maintain a chest compression fraction ≥ 80%, allow full recoil, and ventilate at 10 breaths/minute.
