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Timing of Amiodarone in cardiac arrest

by Admin Resuslanka -

Amioadarone IV to be given after total of 3 DC shocks or after 3 consecutive DC shocks.?

 It is recommended for shock resistant VF/VT arrest.

it should be given after total of 3 shocks (consecutive, intermittent or stacked) DC shocks.

All Oxygen delivery devices should be kept 1 meter away during defibrillation?

by Admin Resuslanka -

Rescuers should try to ensure that defibrillation is not attempted in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere (e:g. when free flowing high-flow oxygen is directed across the chest).

AMBU bag & breathing circuits can be kept connected to the ETT or LMA during defibrillation. (But some rescuers disconnect the AMBU bag to prevent accidental extubations).

Defibrillation strategy with manual hand held paddles

by Admin Resuslanka -

Rescuers should try to ensure that defibrillation is not attempted in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere (e:g. when free flowing high-flow oxygen is directed across the chest).

AMBU bag & breathing circuits can be kept connected to the ETT or LMA during defibrillation. (But some rescues disconnect the AMBU bag to prevent accidental extubations).