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Defibrillation and refractory ventricular fibrillation. [PDF]
Verkaik BJ+11 more
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Abstract The ethical permissibility of the “slow code” sparks vigorous debate. However, definitions of the “slow code” that exist in the literature often leave room for interpretation. Thus, those assessing the ethical permissibility of the slow code may not be operating with shared definitions, and definitions may not align with clinicians ...
Erica Andrist+3 more
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Slow Codes are symptomatic of ethically and legally inappropriate CPR policies
Abstract Although cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initially used very selectively at the discretion of clinicians, the use of CPR rapidly expanded to the point that it was required to be performed on all patients having in‐hospital cardiac arrests, regardless of the underlying condition.
Stuart McLennan+2 more
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Editorial to "Can lead damage be ruled out using defibrillation threshold testing in patients with very high-impedance shock leads?" [PDF]
Temma T, Anzai T.
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Abstract Background and Purpose Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) involves genetic mutations affecting ion channels, leading to a prolonged QT interval and increased risk of potentially lethal ventricular arrhythmias. Mutations in the genes encoding KV7.1/KCNE1 are the most frequent, with channel loss‐of‐function contributing to LQTS.
Irene Hiniesto‐Iñigo+11 more
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Advancements in Public First Responder Programs for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: An Updated Literature Review. [PDF]
Kern M+3 more
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Ultrasound fundamentals and their clinical implications for interventional cytopathologists
Interventional cytopathologists need to know about ultrasound physics and instrumentation to produce an image that faithfully recreates the lesion discovered by the sonographer and diagnosed by the radiologist. A deep quantitative understanding of physics is not required.
David Lieu
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An Emergency Medical Services to Emergency Department Checklist for Handoff of Cardiac Arrest: A Modified Delphi Approach. [PDF]
McCann-Pineo M+9 more
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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Ambulance Delay Zones and AED Placement in a Southern Brazilian City. [PDF]
Bitencourt MR+14 more
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