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. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Episode_108_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Advanced Airway Management, Cardiac Arrest, Critical Care, Resuscitation 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. Read More Rebel EM: In-hospital Cardiac Arrest – The First 15 Minues Core EM: Proper Defibrillator Pad Placement + Dual Sequential Defibrillation REBEL EM: Beyond ACLS: Cognitively Offloading During a Cardiac Arrest REBEL EM: Beyond ACLS: POCUS in Cardiac Arrest REBEL EM: Beyond ACLS: CPR, Defibrillation and Epinephrine REBEL EM: Beyond ACLS: Pre-Charging the Defibrillator Read More