Tripling survival from sudden cardiac arrest via early defibrillation without traditional education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Cappuci ◽  
D. Aschieri ◽  
M.F. Piepoli
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Early Defibrillation

scholarly journals Tripling Survival From Sudden Cardiac Arrest Via Early Defibrillation Without Traditional Education in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Circulation ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 106 (9) ◽  
pp. 1065-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Capucci ◽  
Daniela Aschieri ◽  
Massimo F. Piepoli ◽  
Gust H. Bardy ◽  
Efrosini Iconomu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Early Defibrillation

Cardiac arrest

2020 ◽  
pp. 3839-3848
Author(s):  
Gavin D. Perkins ◽  
Jasmeet Soar ◽  
Jerry P. Nolan ◽  
David A. Gabbott
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Early Defibrillation ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Initial Resuscitation ◽  
Treatment Plans

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest, which causes over 60% of adult coronary heart disease deaths. Most cardiac arrests are preventable. Survival depends on early recognition and prompt initiation of chest compressions and ventilations (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and early defibrillation if appropriate. High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation is defined by compressions to a depth of 5–6 cm, at a rate of 100–120 per minute, full release of pressure between compressions and minimal interruptions to chest compression. Drugs have a limited role in treating cardiac arrest. If initial resuscitation is successful the quality of post-resuscitation care determines the patient’s final outcome. Use emergency care treatment plans to record in advance, recommendations for emergency treatments, including CPR.

scholarly journals Immediate Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Sports is Associated with Improved Survival—a Video Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Panhuyzen-Goedkoop ◽  
Hein J. Wellens ◽  
André L. M. Verbeek ◽  
Jan J. Piek ◽  
Ron J. G. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Early Defibrillation ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Bystander Cpr

Abstract Background Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during sports can be the first symptom of yet undetected cardiovascular conditions. Immediate chest compressions and early defibrillation offer SCA victims the best chance of survival, which requires prompt bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Aims To determine the effect of rapid bystander CPR to SCA during sports by searching for and analyzing videos of these SCA/SCD events from the internet. Methods We searched images.google.com, video.google.com, and YouTube.com, and included any camera-witnessed non-traumatic SCA during sports. The rapidity of starting bystander chest compressions and defibrillation was classified as < 3, 3–5, or > 5 min. Results We identified and included 29 victims of average age 27.6 ± 8.5 years. Twenty-eight were males, 23 performed at an elite level, and 18 participated in soccer. Bystander CPR < 3 min (7/29) or 3–5 min (1/29) and defibrillation < 3 min was associated with 100% survival. Not performing chest compressions and defibrillation was associated with death (14/29), and > 5 min delay of intervention with worse outcome (death 4/29, severe neurologic dysfunction 1/29). Conclusions Analysis of internet videos showed that immediate bystander CPR to non-traumatic SCA during sports was associated with improved survival. This suggests that immediate chest compressions and early defibrillation are crucially important in SCA during sport, as they are in other settings. Optimal use of both will most likely result in survival. Most videos showing recent events did not show an improvement in the proportion of athletes who received early resuscitation, suggesting that the problem of cardiac arrest during sports activity is poorly recognized.

scholarly journals Right Ventricular Rupture Caused by Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation after Sudden Cardiac Arrest

2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Hee Jeong Lee ◽  
Seong Soon Kwon ◽  
Hye Ran Kang ◽  
Duk Won Bang ◽  
Byoung Won Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Right Ventricular ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Ventricular Rupture

Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

2018 ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Erik Rueckmann
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Early Defibrillation ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Neurologically Intact ◽  
Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The management of out-of-hospital, atraumatic cardiac arrest has changed over the past decade. This case details the evidence-based changes in care that optimize the chance of neurologically intact survival. The key factors include immediate, continuous, high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation with minimal interruptions, early defibrillation, and the use of capnography to assess resuscitative efforts. The orchestration of resuscitative efforts is a bundle of care that must all be met to provide the patient the best chance of survival. Furthermore, this case illustrates the key points of postarrest care and touches on termination of resuscitation. This chapter examines the case of emergency medical services call for an unresponsive patient in cardiac arrest on arrival.

scholarly journals The Role of Automated External Defibrillators in Athletics

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin D. Rothmier ◽  
Jonathan A. Drezner
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Athletic Programs ◽  
Early Defibrillation ◽  
Automated External Defibrillators ◽  
External Defibrillator

Context: Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. The purpose of this review is to summarize the role of automated external defibrillators and emergency planning for sudden cardiac arrest in the athletic setting. Evidence Acquisition: Relevant studies on automated external defibrillators, early defibrillation, and public-access defibrillation programs were reviewed. Recommendations from consensus guidelines and position statements applicable to automated external defibrillators in athletics were also considered. Results: Early defibrillation programs involving access to automated external defibrillators by targeted local responders have demonstrated a survival benefit for sudden cardiac arrest in many public and athletic settings. Conclusion: Schools and organizations sponsoring athletic programs should implement automated external defibrillators as part of a comprehensive emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest. In a collapsed and unresponsive athlete, sudden cardiac arrest should be suspected and an automated external defibrillator applied as soon as possible, as decreasing the time interval to defibrillation is the most important priority to improve survival in sudden cardiac arrest.

scholarly journals Successful Treatment of a Patient with Cardiac Arrest Due to Hyperkalemia by Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation along with Hemodialysis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 810
Author(s):  
Nuri Kose ◽  
Ferruh Bilgin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Severe Hyperkalemia ◽  
The Right ◽  
Cardiac Emergency

Severe hyperkalemia is a potentially life threatening cardiac emergency, especially in patients with renal failure, and can lead to fatal arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation or asystole, leading to cardiac arrest. We report a case of a 39-year-old woman who developed sudden cardiac arrest secondary to hyperkalemia (9.95 mEq/L) with renal insufficiency. Despite 20 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and conventional treatment for hyperkalemia, the cardiac arrest persisted. Hemodialysis was then initiated via the right femoral vein during CPR, and the patient restored spontaneous heartbeat 40 min later. Hemodialysis should be considered in the course of CPR in severe hyperkalemia induced cardiac arrest if conventional therapies fail.

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