Strengthening weak parts of the local chain of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Olasveengen, Theresa M.; Lorem, Tonje; Samdal, Martin; Wik, L.; Sunde, Kjetil

doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2008.03.154

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“…A recently completed study examining drugs versus no drugs during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest failed to show any difference in survival to hospital discharge. 37 Pending further definitive studies, the consensus recommendations are that for both the shockable ALS update and non-shockable side of the algorithm adrenaline (1 mg i.v.) should be given every 3-5 min.…”

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Advanced Life Support Update

Perkins

Nolan

2022

Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

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Introduction: Cardiac arrest is a common emergency in acute hospitals. The Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Guidelines provide a systematic approach to cardiac arrest recognition, treatment and aftercare. This review provides an update on the current treatment guidelines and identifies areas where these may be strengthened. Methods:The evidence informing the 2005 Resuscitation Guidelines is reviewed. New evidence since the publication of the guidelines was identified by searching Medline (December 2005 -December 2008) with the term heart arrest or advanced life support.Results: Opportunities for strengthening the chain of survival exist for each link. These include better recognition of critically ill patients at risk of cardiac arrest, improved quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation strategies, which minimize pre-and post-shock pauses and development of postresuscitation care bundles. Conclusion:Emerging evidence suggests opportunities where Resuscitation Guidelines could be strengthened by focusing on specific aspects of the chain of survival.

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confidence: 99%