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It remains critical that facilities follow manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFUs) and/or nationally recognized guidelines and standards, including adhering to the forbiddance of reusing single use items, regardless of the type and cost. ICCS frequently reminds clients of the necessity to understand the instructions and the symbols for single use, including the number 2 (two) circled with a strikethrough. #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #patientsafety

💉 (1/3) Intracardiac epinephrine 1 mg is given directly into the ventricle during open chest resuscitative thoracotomy. In the early 1900s, intracardiac epinephrine was used for the treatment heart wounds and anesthesia-induced cardiac arrest. We no longer use intracardiac epinephrine for closed chest ACLS since there is no benefit over other routes of administration and with the introduction of the defibrillator. There Intracardiac epinephrine also has the risk of coronary artery laceration, pericardial effusions, and cardiac tamponade. Watch the rest of the #PHARMFAX Intracradiac Epinephrine Reel on my page (1/3)! Did you save the #PHARMFAX? Hit the like and follow button for more, share the #PHARMFAX with a friend, and I hope you learned something new. Recommended Read/Watch Cardiac Arrest: NonShockable - https://zurl.co/PaNM Cardiac Arrest: Shockable - https://zurl.co/nUDS Hypovolemic Shock - https://zurl.co/X260 The ALL PHARMWYZE SOURCE | @pharmwyzepharmfax | @pharmwyze | https://zurl.co/RIF8 #acls #intracardiac #epinephrine #resuscitation #traumaticarrest #traumadrama #foamed #pharmacist #pharmwyze #pharmfax #criticalcare #emergencymedicine #studentpharmacist #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #pharmacy #medicine #nursing #meded

"As scary as a heart attack" is a common saying in the US. "As scary as a cardiac arrest" should be the saying, however, as it is far more deadly. Don't get me wrong, neither are to be taken lightly. Let's look at the differences. A heart attack (myocardial infarction, to be fancy) typically happens when there is a blockage in blood flow bringing oxygen to the heart. While the heart is responsible for pumping blood, it also needs its own supply. When there is a blockage, the flow lessens or stops, and the heart muscle becomes starved of oxygen. A cardiac arrest (cardiopulmonary arrest) is caused by an issue in the heart's electrical system. The heart suddenly stops beating in the blink of an eye. It can be caused by a multitude of things, including arrhythmias (a funky heart rhythm), an imbalance of electrolytes, or traumatic impact. Thousands of people witnessed the football player Damar Hamlin experience this after a tackle on the field last year. In both these scenarios, immediate CPR will increase the chances of survival. Are you prepared? Keep up to date with your CPR skills (or learn if you don't know!) so you can help someone in need. Have you ever performed CPR? What advice can you share? 👇 PS: my advice is to sing the song Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees. I don't think it was intentional, but they wrote that song to the tempo of 104 beats per minute, which is precisely the rate recommended for giving compressions. PPS: yes, I have done this is real life. The patient did not survive, but that had nothing to do with the quality of CPR. The song works perfectly.

Often, heart attack and cardiac attack are used interchangeably, but they refer to different medical conditions. In this article, we explored their differences and what to do in the case of each of the condition. https://lnkd.in/dsQUEunn #hearthealth #heartattack #cardiacarrest

The #priorauthorization statistics in this article are alarming. If you find yourself nodding along while reading the article, drop me a note to see if #Infinx can be a valuable partner for your organization and, ultimately, your patients.

HCC v28 will be interesting to watch how this plays out in the audit game…especially when the audit tools are more intelligent than the EMRs.

The goal is always equity in the management of atrial fibrillation!!

Your patient is in cardiac arrest, but after 1 minute of high-quality chest compressions, he begins to move his arms. What do you do? Most people unfortunately stop CPR only to find their patient goes right back into cardiac arrest. This phenomenon is termed CPRIC, and if it's not in your protocol yet, please consider adding it to the next revision. CPR-Induced Consciousness (CPRIC) is an emerging phenomenon in cardiac arrest cases, where patients exhibit various levels of consciousness during CPR despite the absence of spontaneous circulation. We report on a recently published study on this topic below. 🌍 Study Insights: ➊ The study presents a scoping review of 23 pre-hospital CPRIC guidelines and one good practice statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). ➋ It uncovers significant variations in the management of CPRIC, with different approaches to drug use and dosages. ➌ Midazolam, Ketamine, and Fentanyl are the most commonly used drugs, but their application varies considerably across different guidelines. ➍ The study emphasizes the need for standardized CPRIC guidelines to improve patient outcomes. 📈 Conclusions: - CPRIC is becoming increasingly reported, and this study highlights the diverse ways it’s currently being managed. - Standardization of CPRIC treatment could significantly impact patient care and survival rates during cardiac arrests. 📚 Read the Full Study for More Insights: https://ow.ly/5kxx50Q6tzJ 🎥 Watch the most recent episode of Reel Emergency, where the group reviews a case of a police officer who repeatedly moves during CPR. https://lnkd.in/eF7SbHwb #CPRInducedConsciousness #EmergencyMedicine #CardiacArrest #PreHospitalCare #ResuscitationResearch

💔 (3/3) Intracardiac epinephrine 1 mg is given directly into the ventricle during open chest resuscitative thoracotomy. 💥 The 2010 ACLS Guidelines reviewed the literature at the time showing resuscitative thoracotomy having a 7.8% chance of survival in trauma victims who would’ve otherwise had 100% mortality. You can give either the 1mg/10 mL from the carboject or 1 mg/mL from a vial. No specialized needle is needed in the setting of an open thoracotomy. Traumatic arrests are associated with low survivability, but intracardiac epinephrine comes to mind if we’re heading towards opening the chest. Watch the rest of the #PHARMFAX Intracradiac Epinephrine Reel on my page (3/3)! Did you save the #PHARMFAX? Hit the like and follow button for more, share the #PHARMFAX with a friend, and I hope you learned something new. Recommended Read/Watch Cardiac Arrest: NonShockable - https://zurl.co/PaNM Cardiac Arrest: Shockable - https://zurl.co/nUDS Hypovolemic Shock - https://zurl.co/X260 The ALL PHARMWYZE SOURCE | @pharmwyzepharmfax | @pharmwyze | https://zurl.co/RIF8 #acls #intracardiac #epinephrine #resuscitation #traumaticarrest #traumadrama #foamed #pharmacist #pharmwyze #pharmfax #criticalcare #emergencymedicine #studentpharmacist #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #pharmacy #medicine #nursing #meded

The ABCs of EMRs... Important read to ensure your EMR meets the needs of today's clinical practice setting.