Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;33(3):669-90. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2015.04.010. Epub 2015 Jun 10.

Abstract

Cardiac arrest is a dynamic disease that tests the multitasking and leadership abilities of emergency physicians. Providers must simultaneously manage the logistics of resuscitation while searching for the cause of cardiac arrest. The astute clinician will also realize that he or she is orchestrating only one portion of a larger series of events, each of which directly affects patient outcomes. Resuscitation science is rapidly evolving, and emergency providers must be familiar with the latest evidence and controversies surrounding resuscitative techniques. This article reviews evidence, discusses controversies, and offers strategies to provide quality cardiac arrest resuscitation.

Keywords: Airway; Cardiac arrest; Chest compressions; Defibrillation; Medications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Management / methods
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / methods*
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods
  • Humans
  • Observational Studies as Topic
  • Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest / therapy*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents