Pre hospital interventions and organ donation in out of hospital cardiac arrest
We read with great interest the paper by Rubio-Chacon et al.1 who analyzed the association between donor capnometry data and the short-term evolution of kidney grafts in 12 utilized uncontrolled donation after circulatory death (uDCD). The Authors documented a correlation between the highest capnometry values and less need for post-transplant dialysis ( ≥24 mmHg, p (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - December 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Chiara Lazzeri, Manuela Bonizzoli, Adriano Peris Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Blood gas measurements during arrest and after return of spontaneous circulation: Apples and oranges
To the Editor, (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - December 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Johannes Wittig, Kasper G. Lauridsen, Michael Furtm üller, Simon Orlob Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
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Source: Resuscitation - December 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Hemodynamics, Survival and Neurological Function with Early versus Delayed Automated Head-Up CPR in a Porcine Model of Prolonged Cardiac Arrest
To determine if automated head up positioning, active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and an impedance threshold device combined, termed automated head-up CPR (AHUP-CPR), should be initiated early, as a basic (BLS) intervention, or later, as an advanced (ALS) intervention, in a severe porcine model of cardiac arrest. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - December 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Pouria Pourzand, Johanna Moore, Anja Metzger, Bayert Salverda, Mithun Suresh, Susana Arango, Henry Rosenhagen, Alex Kaizer, Sue Duval, Guillaume Debaty, Keith Lurie Tags: Experimental paper Source Type: research
Comparing the EQ-5D-3L with the EQ-5D-5L in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors
To the Editor, (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - December 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Emily Nehme, Ziad Nehme Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
The Bag-valve-device: its many production types and models are not clinically equal
The Bag-valve-device (BVD) (also known as a bag-valve mask (BVM), self-inflating bag (SIB), or AMBU ™ device) is the go-to device for in- and out-of-hospital airway managers, and it has been the device of choice since the 1950’s. Robust, simple, safe, we assume that all BVDs are equal, even though they can be produced by a wide range of companies and in many iterations. In this edition of Resu scitation, Richard and co-workers rock this assumption all the way to its roots. [1] They show that BVDs produced by different companies are simply not equal in their clinical usability ! (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 27, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Gerrit J. Noordergraaf, Roger Froklage Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Cardiac Power Output is associated with cardiovascular related mortality in the ICU in post-cardiac arrest patients
Although brain injury is the main determinant of poor outcome following cardiac arrest (CA), cardiovascular failure is the leading cause of death within the first days after CA. However, it remains unclear which hemodynamic parameter is most suitable for its early recognition. We investigated the association of cardiac power output (CPO) with early mortality in intensive care unit(ICU) after CA and with mortality related to post-CA cardiovascular failure. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 27, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Federica MAGNI, Rossana SOLOPERTO, Anita FARINELLA, Elisa BOGOSSIAN, Katarina HALENAROVA, Zoe PLETSCHETTE, Mariangela GOZZA, Vincent LABBE', Walter AGENO, Fabio Silvio TACCONE, Filippo ANNONI Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Gender-related differences in adults concerning frequency, survival and treatment quality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA): an observational cohort study from the German Resuscitation Registry
In Germany approximately 20,500 women and 41,000 men were resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) each year. We are currently experiencing a discussion about the possible undersupply of women in healthcare. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of OHCA in Germany, as well as the outcome and quality of resuscitation care for both women and men. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 25, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Bastian B öckler, Achim Preisner, Janina Bathe, Stefan Rauch, Patrick Ristau, Jan Wnent, Jan-Thorsten Gräsner, Stephan Seewald, Rolf Lefering, Matthias Fischer Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Survival and Neurological Outcome after Bystander versus Lay Responder Defibrillation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Sub-study of the BOX trial
Bystander defibrillation is associated with increased survival with good neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Dispatch of lay responders could increase defibrillation rates, however, survival with good neurological outcome in these remain unknown. The aim was to compare long-term survival with good neurological outcome in bystander versus lay responder defibrillated OHCAs. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 25, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Laura Sarkisian, Yusuf Abdi Isse, Oke Gerke, Laust Emil Roelsgaard Obling, Ramus Paulin Beske, Johannes Grand, Henrik Schmidt, Henrik Frederiksen H øjgaard, Martin Abild Stengaard Meyer, Britt Borregaard, Christian Hassager, Jesper Kjaergaard, Jacob Eife Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Temperature control after adult cardiac arrest: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis” [Resuscitation 191 (2023)109928]
The authors regret, that during their work creating Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTRs) for ILCOR they discovered three data errors. This corrigendum addresses these data errors in the article. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 22, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Asger Granfeldt, Mathias J Holmberg, Jerry P Nolan, Jasmeet Soar, Lars W Andersen, International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation ILCOR Advanced Life Support Task Force Source Type: research
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canadian Emergency Medical System Management of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: a Retrospective Cohort Study
We sought to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care provided by Canadian emergency medical system (EMS) clinicians to patients suffering out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), and whether any observed changes persisted beyond the initial phase of the pandemic. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 20, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Richard Armour, Ehsan Ghamarian, Jennie Helmer, Jason E. Buick, Kevin Thorpe, Michael Austin, Jennifer Bacon, Marc Boutet, Alexis Cournoyer, Richard Dionne, Marc Goudie, Steve Lin, Michelle Welsford, Brian Grunau Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
The vocal cords are predominantly closed in preterm infants < 30 weeks gestation during transition after birth; an observational study
The respiratory drive in preterm infants is often insufficient to establish lung aeration at birth, which is necessary during transition from intra-uterine to extra-uterine life.1,2 Current international resuscitation guidelines recommend respiratory support in a non-invasive manner using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and/or intermittent positive pressure ventilation (iPPV) applied via a facemask.3 –7 However, several studies demonstrated that non-invasive iPPV is often ineffective in achieving lung aeration unless the infant breathes spontaneously. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 16, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Veerle Heesters, Janneke Dekker, Timothy JR Panneflek, Kristel LAM Kuypers, Stuart B Hooper, Remco Visser, Arjan B te Pas Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
The vocal cords are predominantly closed in preterm infants < 30 weeks gestation during transition after birth; an observational study
The respiratory drive in preterm infants is often insufficient to establish lung aeration at birth, which is necessary during transition from intra-uterine to extra-uterine life.1,2 Current international resuscitation guidelines recommend respiratory support in a non-invasive manner using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and/or intermittent positive pressure ventilation (iPPV) applied via a facemask.3 –7 However, several studies demonstrated that non-invasive iPPV is often ineffective in achieving lung aeration unless the infant breathes spontaneously. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 16, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Veerle Heesters, Janneke Dekker, Timothy JR Panneflek, Kristel LAM Kuypers, Stuart B Hooper, Remco Visser, Arjan B te Pas Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
The vocal cords are predominantly closed in preterm infants < 30 weeks gestation during transition after birth; an observational study
The respiratory drive in preterm infants is often insufficient to establish lung aeration at birth, which is necessary during transition from intra-uterine to extra-uterine life.(1,2) Current international resuscitation guidelines recommend respiratory support in a non-invasive manner using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and/or intermittent positive pressure ventilation (iPPV) applied via a facemask.(3 –7) However, several studies demonstrated that non-invasive iPPV is often ineffective in achieving lung aeration unless the infant breathes spontaneously. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - November 16, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Veerle Heesters, Janneke Dekker, Timothy JR Panneflek, Kristel LAM Kuypers, Stuart B Hooper, Remco Visser, Arjan B te Pas Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Age ain ’t nothing but a number
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a leading cause of death and disability, with the vast majority of OHCA victims not achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) despite resuscitative measures [1]. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) —the provision of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a resuscitative measure during cardiopulmonary resuscitation—has emerged as a transformative innovation to treat refractory OHCA [2]. By providing both hemodynamic and ventilatory support, ECPR can bridge OHCA patients to definitive reversal/treatment of the precipitant of the c...
Source: Resuscitation - November 15, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nathan L. Haas, Joseph E. Tonna Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
