Improves neurologically intact survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Increases sensitivity for identifying acute coronary occlusions. Efficiency in the Emergency Department - ACEP What's New in Emergency Cardiology?
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used to detect subtle "Omi" (Occlusion Myocardial Infarction) patterns on EKGs that traditional criteria might miss. Epinephrine remains foundational, but routine use of calcium
Epinephrine remains foundational, but routine use of calcium and sodium bicarbonate is discouraged unless specific indications (like hyperkalemia) are present. 🫀 Acute Heart Failure & Arrhythmias Modern guidelines emphasize considering beta-blockers (e
Greater availability of mobile ECMO (Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) teams for patients failing standard ACLS in the field or ED.
Use of rapid "rule-out" protocols (e.g., 0-hour and 1-hour) is now standard for faster discharge of low-risk patients.
Modern guidelines emphasize considering beta-blockers (e.g., esmolol) or double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) for shock-resistant rhythms.