emDocs - December 12, 2016 - Author: Long B - Edited by: Koyfman A
"Takeaways:
- 2015 AHA Guidelines state epinephrine is reasonable to give for patients in cardiac arrest.
- Recommendations are based on studies with asphyxiated dogs in the 1960s.
- High dose epinephrine is harmful and is not advised.
- Epinephrine can increase ROSC, but it may worsen neurologic outcome and survival upon discharge.
- Epinephrine may provide the greatest benefit if given within 10 minutes of arrest (though it may be harmful if given before 2 minutes).
- BLS measures with optimal compressions and early defibrillation are essential!"