Resuscitation
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Biography Historical Article
Charles Augustus Leale and the resuscitation of Abraham Lincoln.
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bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed infrequently in Japan. We conducted this study to identify Japanese attitudes toward the performance of bystander CPR. ⋯ in all categories of respondents, willingness to perform MMV plus CC for a stranger was disappointingly low. Better training in MMV together with teaching awareness that CC alone can be given should be instituted to maximize the number of potential providers of CPR in the community, even in communities where the incidence of HIV is very low.
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Building upon studies on the mechanism of active compression-decompression (ACD) cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a new inspiratory impedance threshold valve has been developed to enhance the return of blood to the thorax during the decompression phase of CPR. Use of this device results in a greater negative intrathoracic pressure during chest wall decompression. This leads to improved vital organ perfusion during both standard and ACD CPR. ⋯ When used in conjunction with ACD CPR during clinical evaluation, addition of the impedance valve resulted in sustained systolic pressures of greater than 100 mmHg and diastolic pressures of greater than 55 mmHg. The new valve may be beneficial in patients in asystole or shock refractory ventricular fibrillation, when enhanced return of blood flow to the chest is needed to 'prime the pump'. The potential long-term benefits of this new valve remain under investigation.
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A new tracheal intubation device is available. The 'Shikani Seeing Stylet' is a new, inexpensive, reusable high resolution endoscope with a malleable stainless-steel sheath which can be inserted through a tracheal tube allowing intubation to be performed under direct vision. We have assessed this new device on 20 patients (ASA I-II; age 25-67) scheduled to undergo elective surgery with tracheal intubation. ⋯ Eleven patients were intubated at the first attempt (T(1)-T(2) mean time=8. 65 s); three patients were intubated at the first attempt using cricoid pressure (T(1)-T(2) mean time 11.6 s); four patients were intubated at the second attempt (T(1)-T(2) mean time=36.5 s); two patients were intubated at the third attempt (T(1)-T(2) mean time=54. 5 s). The HR, NIBP, SpO(2) and ETCO(2) remained fairly stable. On the basis of our preliminary experience with 20 patients, the 'Shikani Seeing Stylet' seems to be a promising adjunct for airway management.
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To summarize the present standards and guidelines for fluid treatment of shock associated with burns, and to evaluate their scientific support in the literature. ⋯ The current standards for monitoring fluid therapy in patients with large burns are not supported by scientific data. Further randomized, controlled trials are indicated, and should help establish general guidelines regarding monitoring and treatment end points in these patients.