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Why Every Business Needs an Onsite AED—And Proper Training to Use It

Imagine this: your workplace has a fire alarm system installed, but no one has ever practiced a fire drill. Or there are fire extinguishers mounted on the walls, but not a single employee knows how to use them in...

Vector Change Defibrillation (VCD) is an innovative approach to defibrillation that seeks to optimize the delivery of electrical shocks to terminate refractory ventricular fibrillation (rVF). The underlying principle of VCD is to alter the vector or pathway through which the defibrillation energy...

The neuroprotective effects of ketamine in post-cardiac arrest patients have garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly due to its potential to mitigate the neurological damage that often follows cardiac arrest. Ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, has been shown to possess...

In the context of Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS), the presence of ST-segment elevation (STE) in lead aVR has emerged as a significant electrocardiographic marker indicating severe coronary artery disease, particularly left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion, proximal left anterior descending...

Adenosine is a well-established pharmacological agent used in the management of various tachyarrhythmias, particularly supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Its mechanism of action primarily involves the induction of transient atrioventricular (AV) block, which can effectively terminate certain types...

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) can often be misdiagnosed due to various conditions that mimic its electrocardiographic (ECG) presentation. Understanding these mimics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management, especially in acute settings such as emergency departments or intensive care...

Recent advancements in the treatment of depression have highlighted a multifaceted approach that integrates novel pharmacological therapies, dietary interventions, psychotherapeutic techniques, and innovative technologies. The exploration of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin and ketamine, has...

Septic shock is a critical condition characterized by systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to infection, leading to high mortality rates. The management of septic shock requires a multifaceted approach that includes early recognition, hemodynamic stabilization, antimicrobial therapy, and...

The management of violent patients in psychiatric settings often necessitates the use of chemical restraints, which are pharmacological agents administered to mitigate aggressive or agitated behaviors. The effectiveness of these strategies is a subject of ongoing research, with various studies...

Pre-oxygenation is a critical step in the management of critically ill patients prior to intubation, aimed at minimizing the risk of hypoxemia during the procedure. The effectiveness of various pre-oxygenation strategies has been the subject of extensive research, highlighting the importance of...