Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter.
Originally published at JournalFeed, a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates.
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#1: Re-DOSE VF… DSED for Shock-Refractory VF?

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This secondary analysis of the DOSE VF trial found that DSED (dual sequence external defibrillation) was the superior strategy for obtaining ROSC and functional neurologic outcome regardless of whether the patient was in recurrent VF or shock-refractory VF after three standard defibrillation shocks.

Source
The impact of alternate defibrillation strategies on shock-refractory and recurrent ventricular fibrillation: A secondary analysis of the DOSE VF cluster randomized controlled trial. Resuscitation. 2024 May;198:110186. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110186. Epub 2024 Mar 24. PMID: 38522736.

#2: Nebulized vs IV Sub-dissociative Ketamine for Pain

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Ketamine has been shown to be efficacious in managing acute pain conditions in the emergency department (ED), and this study showed equal efficacy between nebulized and intravenous administration of sub-dissociative ketamine (IV-SDK).

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Comparison of Nebulized Ketamine to Intravenous Subdissociative Dose Ketamine for Treating Acute Painful Conditions in the Emergency Department: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Controlled Trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 May 1:S0196-0644(24)00171-9. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.03.024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38703175.

#3: How Often Does Central Line Placement Go Wrong?

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This systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) found that current rates of central venous catheter (CVC)-associated complications occurred in about 3% of line placements.

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Complication Rates of Central Venous Catheters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 May 1;184(5):474-482. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.8232. Erratum in: JAMA Intern Med. 2024 May 20;: PMID: 38436976.

 

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