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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:26:52 GMT -5
In dogs and cats that have received reversible anesthetic/sedative medication, administering reversal agents during CPR may be considered.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:26:36 GMT -5
The routine use of corticosteroids during CPR is not recommended.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:26:16 GMT -5
Use of an Impedance Threshold Device (ITD) to enhance circulation is reasonable in animals > 10kg.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:25:51 GMT -5
Routine use of MgSO4 is not recommended for cardiac arrythmias, but may be considered for treatment of torsades de pointes.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:25:32 GMT -5
When amiodarone is not available, lidocaine may be considered in cases of pulseless VT/VF resistant to defibrillation.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:25:12 GMT -5
Amiodarone may be considered in cases of pulseless VT/VF resistant to defibrillation.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:24:49 GMT -5
In dogs and cats with VF, defibrillation energy escalation is reasonable if the first countershock is unsuccessful.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:24:20 GMT -5
A 2 minute cycle of CPR should precede defibrillation in cases of CPA due to VF of known or suspected duration of greater than 4 minutes.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:24:00 GMT -5
Immediate defibrillation may be considered if VF is diagnosed during a rhythm check between cycles of CPR.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:23:39 GMT -5
Immediate defibrillation is recommended in cases of CPA due to VF of duration of 4 minutes or less.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:23:15 GMT -5
Defibrillation for treatment of non-perfusing VF/VT is recommended over routine use of anti-arrhythmic drugs.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:22:51 GMT -5
Administration of a single shock as opposed to 3 stacked shocks is recommended, with immediate resumption of CPR in the case of non-successful defibrillation.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:22:30 GMT -5
External defibrillation dosing should start at 4-6 J/kg with a monophasic defibrillator and 2-4 J/kg with a biphasic defibrillator.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:22:08 GMT -5
The use of a biphasic defibrillator is recommended over a monophasic defibrillator.
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Post by Dan Fletcher on Sept 2, 2011 19:21:38 GMT -5
The use of vasopressin (0.8 U/kg) as a substitute or in combination with epinephrine every 3-5 minutes may be considered.
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