| Acute management of sudden cardiac death in adults based upon the new CPR guidelines. | |
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PMID: 17224415 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive description of interventions that can improve outcomes in adults with sudden cardiac death. The new American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines introduced a number of changes for the initial management of cardiorespiratory arrest based on new data that accumulated over the last 5 years. ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH: Appropriate interventions targeting the three phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (electrical, circulatory, and metabolic) should be implemented. Early defibrillation in early witnessed arrest with one shock is very effective and can improve survival outcomes. When resuscitation efforts are delayed and CPR is performed by paramedics, 2 min of CPR before shock is recommended. Emphasis has been placed on fast and forceful continuous compressions with minimal interruptions, adequate decompression, and decrease in the rate of ventilations to 8-10/min for intubated patients with two rescuers and a universal increase in compression to ventilation ratio to 30:2 for lone rescuers. Mechanical adjuncts to improve circulation have been adapted in the recommendations. The inspiratory impedance threshold device that enhances negative intrathoracic pressure and improves venous preload has been recommended for application in intubated and bag-mask ventilated patients. Owing to the difficulty of endotracheal intubation, airway management devices (Combitube and Laryngeal Mask Airway) can be used as alternatives with minimal extra training. CONCLUSION: The new guidelines for CPR have focused on early defibrillation, uninterrupted compressions, complete decompression, fewer ventilations, and simplification and uniformity of the process. |
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Authors:
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Demetris Yannopoulos; Tom Aufderheide |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology Volume: 9 ISSN: 1099-5129 ISO Abbreviation: Europace Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-01-16 Completed Date: 2007-03-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883649 Medline TA: Europace Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Minnesota, 2800 Hamline Avenue North No. 211, Roseville, MN 55113, USA. yanno001@umn.edu |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Blood Circulation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / instrumentation, methods* Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control* Electric Countershock Humans Middle Aged Practice Guidelines as Topic* Respiration, Artificial |
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