Antiarrhythmic Use After ROSC
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Our primary focus immediately following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is aimed at ensuring adequate perfusion of the patient’s vital organs and decreasing cerebral damage. Post-arrest goals for O2 saturation, ETCO2, and BP/MAP. Indications for use of an antiarrhythmic after ROSC. Determining which antiarrhythmic to use post cardiac arrest. Administration of Amiodarone or Lidocaine to control ventricular ectopy after ROSC. The use of Amiodarone post arrest if no antiarrhythmics were administered prior to obtaining ROSC. Links to other medical podcasts that cover antiarrhythmics and other ACLS-related topics are on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com. Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com @PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter) @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn Give back - buy Paul a bubble tea here Good luck with your ACLS class!
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