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Compressions and defibrillation are the foundation of quality CPR. While medications continue to be shown to be ineffective, newer therapies are emerging. This expert panel will discuss the use of ultrasound, intralipid, and eCPR (ECMO) in the field and review the current evidence for and against the use or advanced airways, mechanical CPR, and hypothermia in the field so you can support your protocols with the evidence.
Matthew Shepherd will present when and how CPRIC (CPR induced consciousness) may occur and provide an insight into the literature regarding CPRIC, and present current international clinical guidelines. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) use as rescue therapy for failed attempts at resuscitation is building worldwide.
Dr. Scott Youngquist will discuss the development of an ECMO pathway for OHCA victims in Salt Lake City, including challenges of patient selection, determining appropriate time on scene, and the use of mechanical CPR devices to reduce interruptions in CPR during transport. Post-cardiac arrest care.
Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe will also review discoveries possible through an integrated analytics program for cardiac arrest care. Come hear a tangible plan for care improvement activities you can put into practice, some without any budget impact!