In 2009 and 2013 investigators published studies that demonstrated improved outcomes in patients with IHCA who received vasopressin and steroids in addition to epinephrine. However, both US and European cardiac arrest guidelines have not endorsed these medications due to lack of additional evidence. In this podcast we discuss the recently published VAM-IHCA trial, which evaluated vasopressin and steroids for patients with IHCA. Should we now be administering this combination of medications along with epinephrine for IHCA?
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A plethora of literature was published during the course of 2019. In this podcast, we review several key articles published in the 2019 critical care literature that pertain to the resuscitation and management of select critically ill patients. Simply a great way to start 2020! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
Several recent articles have challenged the long-held belief that we should treat fever in patients with sepsis? In this episode we review these recent studies, along with the benefits of fever in patients with an infection. A very timely and controversial topic! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions! ...
Despite continued advances in resuscitation, favorable outcomes for patients with OHCA who receive standard resuscitation remain dismal. In recent years there has been significant interest in the use of ECMO for OHCA. However, the evidence demonstrating the efficacy of ECMO in OHCA remains limited. In this podcast we review the recent ARREST Trial, which evaluated ECMO-facilitated resuscitation in OHCA. In addition, we also discuss a recent systematic review on VA-ECMO for massive PE. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
