Fibrinolytics for STEMI
Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred reperfusion strategy during a cardiac arrest; thrombolytic therapy is an option without PCI capability, followed by transfer…
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Procainamide for Wide Complex Tachycardia
Introduction Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an uncommon but dangerous medical condition, with an extremely variable clinical presentation. Intravenous procainamide is guideline recommended and is the…
Digoxin Poisoning Management
Digoxin Poisoning Management Pharmacy Friday Pearl – Pharmacy & Acute Care University Download PDF Handout Introduction Digoxin treats atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure. Toxicity occurs when…
Push Dose Vasopressors
Patient Case The team gets a call that there is a 75 year old male that triggered a sepsis alert in route with EMS…
Sodium Bicarbonate in Cardiac Arrest
Introduction Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a leading cause of mortality and a substantial issue of public health concern worldwide. Sodium bicarbonate (SB) administration has…