Episode 108.0 – Intubation in In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Should we intubate patients in cardiac arrest? We discuss this topic and some basics of running a good arrest.
Show Notes
Take Home Points
- Intra-arrest intubation does not appear to improve outcomes. For most patients, support with BVM, or possibly an LMA, is adequate.
- Instead of securing an advanced airway, focus on the two things that clearly make a difference in outcomes – good compressions and defibirillation
- Good compressions should be fast and hard and you must minimize interruptions in compressions to minimize interruptions in perfusion
- Don’t forget that a great resuscitation requires great preparation. Take whatever time you have to discuss with your team and assign roles.
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Rebel EM: In-hospital Cardiac Arrest – The First 15 Minues
Core EM: Proper Defibrillator Pad Placement + Dual Sequential Defibrillation
