Special Circumstances
Chapters in Special Circumstances.
- Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)Accidental hypothermia Accidental hypothermia is defined as an unintentional decrease in body temperature to below 35°C. The lowest recorded body temperatures from which patients…
- Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermiaHyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia Hyperthermia is characterized by a body temperature exceeding the typical range of 36.5-37.6°C (97.7-99.7°F). It arises when heat…
- Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalanceElectrolyte imbalance and cardiac arrest Significant electrolyte imbalances can precipitate cardiac arrest and are potentially reversible etiologies when promptly and…
- Cardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirthCardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirth All healthcare units capable of managing pregnant women in cardiac arrest should engage in specialized clinical training to manage…
- Cardiac arrest during sepsisSepsis-induced cardiac arrest Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC),…
- Cardiac arrest due to pneumothoraxPneumothorax Pneumothorax is characterized by the presence of free air in the thoracic cavity. While this can occasionally be benign and manifest even in healthy individuals, a…
- Cardiac tamponade causing cardiac arrestTamponade and cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest associated with tamponade has an exceptionally poor prognosis. In the vast majority of these cases, the tamponade develops acutely or…
- Cardiac arrest due to anaphylaxisAnaphylactic cardiac arrest Anaphylactic cardiac arrest is managed following the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) algorithm, incorporating an intravenous administration of 1 mg…
- Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)Poisoning and drug toxicity In adolescents and young adults, intoxication events leading to cardiac arrest are notably prevalent, primarily due to the misuse of prescription…
- Cardiac arrest due to hypoxia and asphyxiaHypoxia and asphyxiation Hypoxia refers to a reduced partial pressure of oxygen in the blood. Asphyxia is characterized by insufficient ventilation, leading to hypoxia. Etiologies…
- Traumatic cardiac arrestCardiac arrest due to trauma In cases of traumatic cardiac arrest, addressing reversible etiologies takes precedence over chest compressions. If trauma is not definitively…
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Survival after cardiac arrest depends on the restoration of spontaneous cardiac rhythm. The…
Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)
Accidental hypothermia Accidental hypothermia is defined as an unintentional decrease in body temperature to below 35°C. The lowest recorded body temperatures from which patients…