

Episode 5: Epi, Bicarb, and Narcan! Oh, My! With Dr. Jeff Jarvis
Dec 19, 2024
Join Dr. Jeff Jarvis, a noted figure in EMS and evidence-based medicine, as he dives into the controversial use of epinephrine in cardiac arrest. He challenges the American Heart Association's guidelines and shares compelling new data that could shake up current practices. The discussion also critiques sodium bicarbonate's role in emergencies and questions the effectiveness of Narcan during cardiac arrests. With insights on dual sequential defibrillation and the importance of adaptive thinking, this conversation is both enlightening and thought-provoking!
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Epinephrine in ACLS: A Reevaluation
02:39 • 17min
Exploring the Impact of BLS Crews and Epinephrine on Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
19:40 • 2min
Sodium Bicarbonate: Myths and Realities in Cardiac Arrest
22:09 • 9min
Exploring Dual Sequential Defibrillation and Refractory V-Fib
31:27 • 3min
The Controversy of Narcan in Cardiac Arrest
34:28 • 15min
Navigating Medical Dogma and Embracing New Evidence
49:35 • 3min