| Defibrillation and thrombolysis following a myocardial infarct in Antarctica. | |
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PMID: 12137108 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This report describes the cardiac resuscitation and air evacuation of a 53-yr-old male dentist who sustained an inferior myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest in Antarctica. Following defibrillation and thrombolysis, a ski-equipped LC-130 airlifted this critical patient 9 h north to New Zealand for angioplasty. This case heralds the rapidly evolving ability to extend state-of-the-art health care to previously inaccessible areas. While increased public confidence is warranted and welcomed, the authors aim to temper unchecked enthusiasm by detailing both the technical complexities and the good fortune involved in this extreme resuscitation. A literature review suggests this case represents the most geographically remote cardiac resuscitation yet described. |
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Authors:
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John W Ogle; Gary N Dunckel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 73 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 2002 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-07-24 Completed Date: 2003-01-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 694-8 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Stanford University Division of Emergency Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA. ogle@flightphysical.com |
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Air Ambulances Antarctic Regions Electric Countershock / methods* Emergency Treatment / methods*, statistics & numerical data, trends Heart Arrest / etiology* Humans Male Medically Underserved Area Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / complications, diagnosis, therapy* Needs Assessment New Zealand Thrombolytic Therapy / methods* Transportation of Patients / methods United States |
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