Epinephrine Use and Cardiac Arrest Survival

Whist epinephrine (adrenaline) is commonly used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), both in and out of hospital, its effectiveness is poorly established.  Although some animal studies have suggested a short term benefit due to increased cerebral and coronary perfusion, an increase in myocardial oxygen consumption and ventricular arrhythmias has also been documented.  The purpose of this […]

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