May 2023
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May 03 2023
Do STEMI Equivalents Post-ROSC Need Immediate Cath?
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In patients with ROSC after OHCA, these 'STEMI equivalents' do not appear to accurately diagnose ACS based on this study. -
May 02 2023
Should We Add Fludrocortisone to Hydrocortisone for Treatment of Septic Shock?
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Patients with septic shock on norepinephrine who were treated with fludrocortisone and hydrocortisone had an associated reduction of in-hospital death or discharge to hospice compared to those treated with hydrocortisone alone.Source
Comparative Effectiveness of Fludrocortisone and Hydrocortisone vs Hydrocortisone Alone Among Patients With Septic Shock. JAMA Intern Med. 2023 Mar 27:e230258. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.0258. Epub ahead of print. -
May 01 2023
CPR is Tired Work, But Best Not Done in Bed
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CPR performed by laymen benefits from being done on a hard surface rather than on a mattress, though neither group met the AHA recommended depth of 5cm.Source
Effectiveness of Lay Bystander Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on a Mattress versus the Floor: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2023 Feb 23;S0196-0644(23)00026-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.01.012. Online ahead of print.