A review of the utility of a hypothermia protocol in cardiac arrests due to non-shockable rhythms

Abstract

(Cardiol J 2017; 24, 3: 324-333)

Schoolteachers as candidates to be basic life support trainers: A simulation trial

“…Layperson CPR training is essential to increase bystander CPR rates and OHCA outcome [20]. Moreover, it is worth remembering that teaching how to act in life-threatening situations, including cardiac arrest resulting from myocardial dysfunction or arrhythmias, is a key element of public safety [21]. Although schools are seen as an ideal environment to involve citizens in BLS training, it is not clear however, which professionals are more suitable for teaching schoolchildren [12,14,22].…”

Comparison of two infant chest compression techniques during simulated newborn cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by a single rescuer: A randomized, crossover multicenter trial

“…Sudden cardiac arrest in pediatric patients is uncommon [1,2]. In newborns, correct ventilation is a key element in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and support of transition at birth but correct chest compression (CC) improves resuscitation quality and thus affects vital organ perfusion, the return of spontaneous circulation, and survival rate [3][4][5][6]. The quality of CC is often suboptimal owing to incorrect CC technique, fatigue, and the rescuer position or experience [4,7].…”

Adaptation of global hemostasis to therapeutic hypothermia in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: Thromboelastography study

“…Despite the fact that 60% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) survivors are treated by emergency medical service personnel, their prognosis is still very poor with survival rates reaching only 9.5% (8.8-10.2%) [1][2][3][4][5]. Two independent, randomized control trials for myocardial infarction patients who had OHCA confirmed an improvement in survival and neurological outcomes resulting from the application of mild therapeutic hypothermia (MTH) [6,7].…”