Iodine Confusion: What the Internet Gets Wrong About Your Thyroid
A clear look at what iodine really does for your thyroid, and what to ignore online Search iodine and thyroid, and you will find a thousand different opinions in about…
Gas Therapies for Neuro-Protection
Cardiac arrest (CA) remains a major cause of mortality and neurologic impairment, underscoring the urgent need for innovative neuroprotective strategies. Gas therapies, including inhaled nitric oxide (NO), molecular hydrogen (H…
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Postcardiac Arrest Care Clinics and Multidisciplinary Outpatient Follow Up
Cardiac arrest survivorship is an evolving field focusing on long-term recovery, encompassing physical, cognitive, and psychological health. Despite increased survival rates, many survivors face challenges such as cognitive impairment, emotional…
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Multimodal Neuroprognostication Following Cardiac Arrest
Neuroprognostication characterizes the potential for functional recovery in patients who remain unconscious after cardiac arrest. Prognostic impressions heavily influence goals-of-care decisions: Patients deemed to have a favorable recovery potential are…
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Advancements in Ventilation During Cardiac Resuscitation
Effective ventilation during cardiac arrest is vital for maintaining oxygenation and gas exchange, yet both hyperventilation and hypoventilation pose significant risks, including lung injury and neurologic damage. Current guidelines recommend…
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No Pulse, No Panic! Navigating Cardiac Arrest in LVAD-Supported Patients
The increasing use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for advanced heart failure presents new challenges in emergency care, especially during cardiac arrest. LVAD-supported patients often lack palpable pulses and…
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Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrest in the Era of the Opioid Epidemic
This article reviews the multifaceted landscape of overdose-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the context of the ongoing opioid epidemic and opioid-associated. It synthesizes current knowledge on epidemiology, pathophysiology, prehospital and…
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Cardiac Arrest Pharmacopeia
In this article, we describe the potential for personalized cardiopulmonary resuscitation using physiology to guide drug administration. We also highlight the limitations of the current evidence to inform a more…
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Ethics and Organ Donation After Cardiac Arrest
Since the first successful organ transplant in the 1950s, considerable good has occurred by saving the countless lives of those who would have otherwise succumbed had it not been for…
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Cardiac Arrest Care in Resource-Limited Settings
Cardiac arrest care is a global problem, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. In resource-limited settings (RLS), survival is low for both in-hospital cardiac arrest and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest….
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