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Gas Therapies for Neuro-Protection

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on 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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A Review of External Defibrillation Strategies

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on A Review of External Defibrillation Strategies

The most critical intervention for patients suffering cardiac arrest due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias is timely defibrillation. We present a comprehensive review on current external defibrillation strategies, including issues of access…

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