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Trends in survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm and its association with bystander resuscitation: a retrospective study

Emergency Medicine Journal

Inclusion criteria were non-traumatic cardiac arrests treated with at least one external electric shock with an automated external defibrillator from the basic life support team and resuscitated by a physician-staffed ALS team. Primary outcome was survival at hospital discharge with a good neurological outcome.

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SGEM#396: And iGel Myself, I’m Over You, Cus I’m the King (Tube) of Wishful Thinking

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

The fire-based crew has basic life support (BLS) airway supplies including the King Laryngeal Tube, the paramedic crew carries iGel supraglottic airways (SGAs) in addition to their intubation equipment. Reference: Smida et al.

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Sweta Mangal – The Role of Simulation Training in Ambulance Education and Preparedness

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Understanding Simulation Training: Simulation training involves replicating real-life scenarios in a controlled environment to provide practical learning experiences for ambulance crews. Adaptability to Diverse Situations: Every emergency is unique, presenting its own challenges and complexities.

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Sweta Mangal – How to Choose the Right Ambulance Service

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

During medical e­mergencies, the­ choice of a dependable­ ambulance service can be­ crucial in determining life and de­ath outcomes. Look for a provider that offe­rs a comprehensive range­ of services, including basic life support (BLS) and advance­d life support (ALS) units, to meet various me­dical needs efficie­ntly.

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Ziqitza Rajasthan – Enhancing Patient Care in Transit: Advanced Life Support (ALS) in Ambulances

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

The Essence of Advanced Life Support (ALS) At the core of the company’s commitment lies the integration of Advanced Life Support (ALS) in its fleet of ambulances. Rapid Response with Cutting-Edge Technology Ziqitza ambulances are equipped with modern technology to facilitate rapid response times.

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SGEM#231: You’re So Vein – IO vs. IV Access for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). However, no randomized trial has compared intravenous access to intraosseous access with a primary outcome of good neurologic function. Case: A 46-year-old man has a cardiac arrest at home, witnessed by family.

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ILCOR goes Annual! AHA gives focused recommendations.

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AHA statements are labeled with" [AHA]" We can now expect more frequent and closer cycling and knowledge translation from the laboratory workbench or studies of cases and outcomes to our own practice. DISPATCH-ASSISTED COMPRESSION-ONLY CPR COMPARED WITH DISPATCH-ASSISTED CONVENTIONAL CPR (ADULTS): CONSENSUS ON SCIENCE. Bobrow, B.

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