Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical Evaluation of Intravenous Alone versus Intravenous or Intraosseous Access for Treatment of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
Obtaining vascular access during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is challenging. The aim of this study was to determine if using intraosseous (IO) access when intravenous (IV) access fails improves outcomes. ⋯ Using IO when IV failed led to a higher rate of vascular access, prehospital adrenaline administration and faster adrenaline administration. However, it was not associated with higher ROSC, survival to discharge, or good neurological outcome.
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The optimal head and thorax position after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following cardiac arrest (CA) is unknown. This study examined whether head and thorax elevation post-ROSC is beneficial, in a porcine model. ⋯ 19-09.