Resuscitation
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Observational Study
Trends in Overdose-Related Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in Arizona.
Opioid overdose mortality has increased in North America; however, recent regional trends in the proportion of treated overdose-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OD-OHCA) compared to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest of presumed cardiac etiology (C-OHCA) are largely unknown. Our aim is to assess trends in the prevalence and outcomes of OD-OHCAs compared to C-OHCAs in Arizona. ⋯ There has been a significant increase in the proportion of OD-OHCAs in Arizona between 2010-2015. OD-OHCA patients were younger, were less likely to present with a shockable rhythm, and more likely to survive than patients with C-OHCA. These data should be considered in prevention and treatment efforts.
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Editorial Comment
Understanding the metabolite-function relationship after cardiac arrest.
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Review Meta Analysis
The incidence and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest precipitated by drug overdose: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) precipitated by drug overdose (OD) are becoming an increasing public health problem in developed countries. Empirical data on the global incidence and outcomes are needed to guide preventive and treatment strategies. ⋯ The incidence and survival outcomes of drug OD OHCA varies substantially across regions. Effective strategies designed to reduce incidence and improve survival outcomes are needed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Smaller facemasks for positive pressure ventilation in preterm infants: A randomised trial.
Facial measurements of preterm infants indicate that standard diameter facemasks used during positive pressure ventilation are too large, which may lead to mask leak and compromise resuscitation. We aimed to determine whether the use of a facemask that better complies with the dimensions of preterm faces, compared with a standard facemask, reduces facemask leak. ⋯ This trial is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12614000709640, www.anzctr.org.au.