Podcasts about Cardiac arrest

Listener feedback on mechanical CPR devices, PFA and stroke, the Lindy effect in adopting new technology, and an ESC preview are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback on Mechanical Compression Devices for OHCA   Mechanical CPR Device Use and Cardiac Arrest Survival https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.079272 PARAMEDIC trial https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(14)61886-9/fulltext CIRC trial https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(14)00128-2/fulltext LINC trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1774037 Cochrane Review – Mechanical vs Manual Chest Compressions for Cardiac Arrest https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6953326/ II PFA and Stroke Risk of Stroke and TIA With PFA vs RF Ablation https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.081092 AVANT GUARD Trial https://www.nejm.org/do/10.1056/NEJMdo008538/full/ EMBOL-AF Registry https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag217/8566008 III A New ICD Lead LEADR LBBAP Trial https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2026.08.030 IV ESC Preview Mandrola's Preview of the European Society of Cardiology 2026 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mandrolas-preview-european-society-cardiology-2026-2026a1000tfi You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

Mechanical CPR devices, the dangers of AF performance measures, two scholarly articles on CLOSURE and CHAMPION, and a little ESC preview are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.  This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Mechanical Compression Devices for OHCA ·       Mechanical CPR Device Use Cardiac Arrest Survival https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.079272 ·       PARAMEDIC Trial https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(14)61886-9/fulltext ·       CIRC Trial https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(14)00128-2/fulltext ·       LINC trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1774037 ·       Cochrane Review of Mechanical vs Manual Chest Compressions for Cardiac Arrest  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6953326/ II ACC AF Performance Measures ·       2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance for Patients With AF https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.05.032#sec-3 III Two Critical Appraisals of the recent LAAC trials ·       Reappraising CHAMPION-AF 10.1016/j.hrthm.2026.07.048 External Link ·       CHAMPION and CLOSURE: Reconciling Contrast Results https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag608 ESC Early Preview ·       CMR Guide trial https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6931571/ ·       SINGLE AF Trial 10.1016/j.hroo.2025.12.008 External Link  You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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Louise from IW Ambulance Service along with Emma and Jacinta from the Life after Cardiac Arrest support group (known as LACA) chatted with us today.Such an informative and powerful discussion.Louise also highlighted how local organisations , groups and teams can contact them to arrange for CPR and Defibrillator training - and it is free of charge currently To find out more about LACA go to www.isleofwightambulance.co.uk/laca or give them a call on 01983 534111

What happens when life completely falls apart—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? And how do you continue trusting God when healing doesn't happen as quickly as you prayed it would?For Stephanie Franklin-Suber, that isn't a hypothetical question. Her journey includes an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis, years of chronic illness, losing her sister and then her brother-in-law to suicide, leaving her law career because of her health, emotional eating and significant weight gain during the pandemic, and ultimately surviving a cardiac arrest after receiving 50 minutes of CPR.In this powerful inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with author, certified Christian health coach, and founder of Rebuild Your Temple, God's Way, Stephanie Franklin-Suber, for an extraordinary conversation about faith, healing, cancer survival, cardiac arrest survival, chronic illness, grief, resilience, surrender, self-improvement, health, purpose, and rebuilding your life after devastating setbacks.Stephanie's story is one of survival—but even more importantly, it's a story of transformation.At 48 and at the height of a successful legal career, Stephanie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer and given a grim prognosis. Her mother had died from cancer at 49, leaving Stephanie fearing that family history was repeating itself. But today, against the medical odds she faced, Stephanie celebrates 20 years cancer-free. Years of chronic illness followed.In 2025, Stephanie's heart suddenly stopped while she was at her doctor's office. She survived approximately 50 minutes of CPR followed by extensive surgery and rehabilitation. Stephanie describes this moment of complete collapse as the experience that finally stripped away her illusion of control and taught her what complete surrender to God really meant.In this deeply motivational and inspirational conversation, Stephanie shares how she learned the difference between perseverance and striving, excellence and perfectionism, serving others and neglecting yourself, and trusting God versus trying to control every outcome.She explains why faith and health are connected and shares her approach to caring for the whole person—body, soul, and spirit. Stephanie also introduces her Triune Temple Journey framework and discusses how her own experiences inspired her Christian health coaching, books, ministry, and work helping others pursue health and wholeness.One of Stephanie's most important lessons is simple: stop trying to rebuild alone.Healing may not happen overnight. Rebuilding may begin with one honest prayer, one healthy decision, one boundary, one moment of rest, or one step of obedience. Stephanie reminds you that small steps of faith still matter when God is rebuilding your life.If you're navigating a health crisis, grief, burnout, chronic illness, emotional exhaustion, disappointment, perfectionism, fear, or a season where your life feels like it has completely fallen apart, this episode offers an inspirational story of resilience and hope.Stephanie's journey is a reminder that collapse doesn't necessarily mean your story is over. Sometimes what feels like ruins can become the foundation for rebuilding your life differently.Maybe you haven't survived cancer or cardiac arrest, but you may know what it feels like when life stops going according to plan.You can work hard, take care of everyone else, pursue success, serve God, and appear strong on the outside—while becoming exhausted and depleted inside.That's what makes Stephanie's story so relatable.She describes herself as having been an overachiever, perfectionist, and people pleaser who once viewed pushing through everything as strength. Eventually, she realized she was confusing depletion with faithfulness and exhaustion with endurance.That's an important message for anyone who believes being strong means never slowing down.Stephanie's journey challenges you to examine what you're carrying physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and ask whether you're genuinely persevering—or simply exhausting yourself trying to control everything.And when life doesn't change immediately, Stephanie offers another important perspective:Rebuilding can happen little by little.You don't necessarily have to fix your entire life today. Sometimes transformation starts with one prayer, one healthy choice, one boundary, one act of rest, or one decision to trust God again.Press play now to hear Stephanie Franklin Suber's incredible inspirational story of surviving cancer, cardiac arrest, grief, and chronic illness—and discover how faith helped her rebuild when life completely fell apart.Stephanie's Contact Info:Website: https://rebuildyourtemplegodsway.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-L.-Franklin-Suber/author/B0GD8WFRTZFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebuildyourtemplegodswayLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-franklin-suber-404597316/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildyourtemple_/Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. 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Heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, left four people dead and another in cardiopulmonary arrest before subsiding in the small hours of Friday, according to the prefectural disaster response headquarters.

Dr Swapnil Pawar is joined by Dr Jose Chacko to discuss the LOGICAL trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in June 2026. Does limiting oxygen after cardiac arrest protect the brain from reperfusion injury? LOGICAL (the largest randomised trial of oxygen therapy after cardiac arrest to date) randomised 1,840 patients across 53 ICUs in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland to conservative versus liberal oxygen therapy. In this episode: – The pathophysiological rationale: hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, reperfusion injury and free radical damage – Where LOGICAL sits alongside EXACT, ICU-ROX, HOT-ICU and the Danish BOX trial – The Mega-ROX master protocol design, and why the sepsis and non-HIE brain injury arms are still to come – Trial design: SpO₂ upper limit of 95% and FiO₂ down to 0.21 in the conservative arm versus no upper limit and a floor of FiO₂ 0.3 in the liberal arm – The results: no difference in favourable neurological outcome at 180 days (38.2% vs 39.7%), survival, length of stay, quality of life or cognitive function – Strengths, limitations, and what it means at the bedside, including why the hosts have landed in different places on titrating down to room air Reference: The LOGICAL Investigators and the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group. Conservative Oxygen for Unresponsive Patients after Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med. 2026 Jun 10. Full summary, outcome tables and references at critcareedu.com.au

Editor's Summary by Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from August 1-7, 2026.

Cardiac arrest remains one of the most scrutinised and resource-intensive presentations in prehospital care. We invest heavily in improving what happens in the moment, compression quality, airway strategies, defibrillation timing, and team coordination. Yet one of the most powerful determinants of system performance often sits outside the resuscitation itself: what we do with the data afterwards.In many services, once the patient is handed over or resuscitation is terminated, the process effectively stops. Information is fragmented, device data is reviewed inconsistently, and structured debriefing is applied variably. As a result, opportunities to identify system errors, reinforce high performance, and drive meaningful quality improvement are frequently lost.At the same time, prehospital systems are generating more data than ever before CPR metrics, rhythm timelines, drug administration logs, and physiologic trends. The challenge is no longer collection, but conversion: turning raw resuscitation data into actionable learning. Layered on top of this is an emerging opportunity to deliver meaningful information to hospitals in real time, supporting earlier decision-making in the ED and cath lab before the patient even arrives.In this episode, we explore how structured debriefing, post-arrest analysis, and improved data integration could transform cardiac arrest care from a series of isolated events into a continuous learning system spanning prehospital teams and receiving hospitals.This episode is sponsored by PAX: The gold standard in emergency response bags.When you're working under pressure, your kit needs to be dependable, tough, and intuitive. That's exactly what you get with PAX. Every bag is handcrafted by expert tailors who understand the demands of pre-hospital care. From the high-tech, skin-friendly, and environmentally responsible materials to the cutting-edge welding process that reduces seams and makes cleaning easier, PAX puts performance first. They've partnered with 3M to perfect reflective surfaces for better visibility, and the bright grey interior makes finding gear fast and effortless, even in low light. With over 200 designs, PAX bags are made to suit your role, needs, and environment. And thanks to their modular system, many bags work seamlessly together, no matter the setup.PAX doesn't chase trends. Their designs stay consistent, so once you know one, you know them all. And if your bag ever takes a beating? Their in-house repair team will bring it back to life.PAX – built to perform, made to last.Learn more at ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

Near-death experience guest 1929 is Bridgette Candace who had multiple NDE experiences due to cardiac arrest and respiratory failure. During her near death experience she saw the apocalypse.Bridgette's Websiteshttps://bridgettecandace.com/https://drinktheword.com/

A sudden cardiac arrest stopped everything — and changed everything.In this episode, Sig Muller shares how surviving a near-death experience completely reshaped his perspective on fatherhood, time, gratitude, and what truly matters. What happens when you're forced to confront mortality in an instant? You start paying attention to where your time, energy, and love actually go.This conversation is a powerful reminder that nothing is guaranteed, especially time with our kids — and that intentional parenting isn't about doing more, but choosing better.In this episode, we explore:How a life-threatening moment reframed Sig's prioritiesWhy quality time matters more than quantityThe role of gratitude inside the family, not just outwardlyMaking conscious choices with limited timeResilience in fatherhood after traumaWhy sharing your story can change someone else's lifeThis episode isn't about fear — it's about clarity.Chapters00:00 – A Life-Altering Experience01:13 – The Importance of Quality Time03:40 – Facing Mortality and Time Management07:40 – Reallocating Time for What Matters11:10 – The Power of Choice12:50 – Finding Purpose After Trauma18:35 – Sharing Stories to Inspire Change23:56 – Gratitude Inside the Family30:50 – Navigating New Experiences in Fatherhood37:31 – Resilience and Lessons from Parenting41:50 – Final Thoughts for Young DadsTakeawaysTime with your children is limited — prioritize it intentionallyGratitude should be practiced within the family, not just externallyLife can change instantly; nothing is guaranteedSmall time reallocations create meaningful impactTrauma can lead to powerful personal growthConscious choices shape the kind of parent you becomeSharing your story can inspire others to reflect and changeResilience is essential in fatherhoodPresence matters more than perfectionThere's always room to show up better

Heather returns to The Journey to share her story about her near-death experience when she was healthy, athletic 28-year-old educator who collapsed from a sudden heart attack. Thank goodness for the educators who were with her performed CPR and saved her life. Today, she openly talks about the primary reason for her heart attack was stress. More importantly, not managing her stress. During the episode, Heather talks about her soon to be released book, Stressed to Death and some of the takeaways. Great conversation!

When a patient's heart stops, the person leading the code is running on memory alone, and memory fails under that kind of pressure. Michael Peck is an anesthesiologist and retired faculty member at George Washington University who spent more than 30 years watching skilled clinicians get cognitively overwhelmed during a cardiac arrest. In this episode he explains why the problem is not a lack of training but the hard limits of human attention, memory, and decision making during a crisis. This conversation is based on his article "Cognitive overload in cardiac arrest is a human problem," published on KevinMD. You will hear what it actually feels like to run a code with no reference to lean on, why aviation and nuclear power lean on checklists while medicine still does not, and why hospital reviews built on memory may miss what went right as well as what went wrong. Press play to hear why he believes patient safety starts with admitting our limits. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Dr. Rahaf Assil, Founder of Pantridgedtell, about her mission to improve cardiac arrest care through digital healthcare innovation. She shares how research-driven entrepreneurship, evidence-based solutions, and strategic collaboration are helping build technologies designed to save more lives while improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

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The News and the Mystery of a "Sudden Illness"We begin by reflecting on the shocking news from July 11, 2026: the passing of 71-year-old Senator Lindsey Graham. While his office officially attributed his death to a "brief and sudden illness," the timeline raises significant medical questions. The Senator had just returned home from a high-stakes diplomatic trip to Ukraine on Saturday and was preparing for a national appearance on Meet the Press Sunday morning. We will set the stage by discussing the immense physical and mental pressure of his final days—balancing a rigorous international travel schedule, a recent primary victory, and his influential role in D.C.—all of which provide a critical backdrop for understanding how such a prominent figure could be active one moment and gone the next. Medical Analysis with Dr. Michael WilsonIn the second half of the episode, I am joined by cardiologist Dr. Michael Wilson to examine the likely medical culprits behind this tragedy. Specifically, we will dive into the hypothesis regarding the risks of long-haul travel, such as the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during a flight from Eastern Europe and how that can lead to a fatal pulmonary embolism. Dr. Wilson will help us translate this high-profile case into actionable health advice for our listeners, discussing how age, sedentary travel, and cardiovascular risk factors intersect. We'll conclude with a guide on "preventative vigilance," helping listeners identify their own risk for sudden cardiac events and the steps they can take to protect their wellness during travel and high-stress periods of life.How To Reach Dr. Joe Galati and his Team:For an on-line consultation or press inquiries, contact Teresa Reyes at 713-794-0700Dr. Galati's Newsletter Sign-UpLiver Specialists of TexasGet a Copy of Dr. Galati's BookDr. Galati on FacebookMessage Dr. Galati and his team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rökker Smith has been a part of the Madison, Wisconsin music scene for nearly four decades. In 1996 he founded Maximum Ink Music Magazine, a statewide monthly publication that ran for 27 years. In 2011 he brought that same mission to the airwaves with Max Ink Radio, now broadcasting statewide every Saturday and Sunday night on the Civic Media Network. He's also the drummer for Madison rock band Iron Plow and the longtime programmer and stage director for Atwood Fest.In this in-depth interview, recorded at the Civic Media studio in Madison — home of Max Ink Radio's live weekend broadcasts — Andy McNamara of Code Zero Radio sits down with Rökker to talk about the 27-year run of Maximum Ink, the leap into radio, playing Bratfest and Summerfest with Iron Plow, his WAMI Wall of Honor induction, and the sudden cardiac arrest he survived on stage mid-set with his band last December. Rökker opens up about the "chain of survival," CPR and AED awareness, the PulsePoint app, and his comeback show less than a year later.We also dig into Atwood Fest 2026 (Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26 in Madison), including how Rökker books three stages of local, regional, and national touring artists, his "wedding strategy" for lineup building, "Rocker's Torture" scheduling conflicts, and what first-time festivalgoers need to know before they go.Learn more about Atwood Fest:https://atwoodfest.comLearn more about Max Ink Radio & Maximum Ink Music Magazine: https://civicmedia.us/shows/max-ink-radioFollow Iron Plow for new music and show updateshttps://ironplow.rocksThis interview is part of Fox Cities Core on WCZR Code Zero Radio, covering the regional and statewide live music scene through artist interviews, venue spotlights, and show previews.

Listener feedback on ICE vs TEE in AF ablation, fractional flow reserve without a wire or catheter, more bad news for ticagrelor, the POLY-HF trial, and oxygen targets after cardiac arrest are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback Oct 10, 2025 This Week in Cardiology Podcast https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1002990 ICE vs TEE in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2839370 II FFR Without the Wire – Angiography-Derived FFR to Guide PCI ALL-RISE Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2600949 FAST III Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2601841 FAVOR III Trial 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02175-5 External Link FAME 2 Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1205361   Venk Murthy on X https://x.com/venkmurthy/status/2074849421452329456?s=20 III More Bad News for Ticagrelor Jul 11, 2025 This Week in Cardiology Podcast https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1002704 Prasugel, Ticagrelor, or Clopidogrel After PCI https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2849614 IV The Polypill in Heart Failure POLY-HF trial https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04504-5 V Oxygen Targets After Cardiac Arrest LOGICAL Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2513814 ICU-ROX Trial https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00134-020-06196-y Secondary Analysis of the PILOT Trial https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(25)00553-7/fulltext Oxygen Targets in Comatose Survivors of Cardiac Arrest https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2208686 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Electrocardiography and Health Records to Predict Cardiac Arrest.

Send us Fan MailYou can work a cardiac arrest, get pulses back, hand the patient off, and never learn what happened next. That missing chapter messes with how we measure success, how we carry trauma, and how we stay resilient over a long career in EMS and emergency medicine.We sit down with Brad Newberry, a captain paramedic with more than 40 years in fire and EMS and the founder of a major EMS education and training center, and his daughter Kiera Newberry, an EMT and emergency room technician. Together, they share the origin behind their project “The Saved Effect,” built from real resuscitation stories and the idea that saving a life is never just a moment. It's a ripple effect that can stretch across decades, families, and entire communities.We also dig into the mental side of the job: generational differences in “suck it up” culture, the pressure to stay emotionally neutral while doing deeply human work, and why so many providers never get to see the long arc of the lives they touch. Along the way, we highlight the chain of survival, the power of bystander CPR, and why learning CPR and being willing to act can change outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.If you know a responder, work in healthcare, or want a clear reason to finally take a CPR class, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people find the stories that make service feel worth it.Find Brad and Kiera at the following links: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesavedeffect/https://www.instagram.com/bradnewbury/https://www.instagram.com/kieranewbury/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/brad.newburyhttps://www.facebook.com/kiera.newbury.1Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavedeffecthttps://www.tiktok.com/@bradnewbury1https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranewburyYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BradNewburyhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSavedEffectLinkedinwww.linkedin.com/in/brad-newburyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kiera-newbury/Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Each minute after someone's heart stops is a countdown towards death — nine in 10 people die if they experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital. Dave Ogle beat the odds. The Woodbury man's heart stopped seven years ago while he was at home watching TV. His wife Kris Patrow was able to perform CPR until paramedics arrived. And then he was rushed to one of the few hospitals in the world that was pioneering new techniques that could restore blood flow to his lifeless body. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ogle and Patrow about his recovery, and with a cardiologist about the importance of CPR and why Minnesota has some of the best cardiac arrest survival rates in the country.  

The odds of surviving cardiac arrest drop like the setting sun as day turns…

In this edition of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, and former Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, USA, speaks with expert guest T. Sloane Guy, Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery at the Georgia Heart Institute. Together, they delve into crisis management after minimally invasive cardiac procedures.   Chapters  00:00 Intro  01:19 Min Inv Approach vs Protocol  03:06 Potential Emergencies, Bleeding  06:44 Adjusting Bleeding Parameters  09:56 Limb Ischemia  11:10 Cardiac Arrest  13:35 Pacing vs Sternotomy  15:07 Arrythmias, Defibrillation  15:51 Tamponade  16:49 Tension Pneumothorax  17:05 Stroke  17:50 Myocardial Infarction  18:27 Bleeding in Pleural Space  19:24 Nurse Response to Bleeding  21:53 Case of Persistent Bleeding  22:48 Chest X-Ray Check  24:22 LV Dysfunction in Post-Op Period  The discussion covers critical topics such as the cardiac surgical resuscitation algorithm, managing port-side and groin bleeding, and Dr. Guys' protocols for these situations. They emphasize the importance of monitoring for bleeding in unexpected areas, such as the abdomen, checking pulses, and the significance of practicing with surgical saws before emergencies arise. Additional topics include tamponade, stroke management, the importance of pacing, chest wall bleeding, and protocols for addressing left ventricular dysfunction in the postoperative period.   Every month, The Lifeline features intensive care specialists sharing their expert insights into the rapid and effective management of critically ill cardiac surgical patients. Don't miss next month's episode!      Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Williamsville South student survives going into cardiac arrest at school on May 21 full 575 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 5H7riEN3Ld9ShWsE5cAgRnk2fs0g1XDO news,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district WBEN Extras news,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district Williamsville South student survives going into cardiac arrest at school on May 21 Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://play

Williamsville District Medical Director Christine Hall on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest on May 21 full 170 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 9ZU59VvAmdrDQ5ohYe1XALz91Pj2UoNc news,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district WBEN Extras news,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district Williamsville District Medical Director Christine Hall on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest on May 21 Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Pediatric cardiologist at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Rebecca Pratt on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest full 125 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Z9ag67ifKncj1II8twrhsI1WZU3Rdiwo news,cardiac arrest,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district,golisano children's hospital of buffalo WBEN Extras news,cardiac arrest,wben,williamsville,williamsville central school district,golisano children's hospital of buffalo Pediatric cardiologist at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Rebecca Pratt on the actions taken to save the life of Ian Toutounji after going into cardiac arrest Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Are medical advancements closing or widening medical disparities? Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D., founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation, breaks down why equity is still not completely measurable in clinical trials, what proper representation in studies is, and how certain demographics are at a disadvantage for biomarker tests compared to other groups with host Deborah Borfitz. Their conversation explores whether health equity in cancer trials is different compared to commonly occurring diseases and if basket and umbrella trials may help the move the needle. Plus, the latest news on a pioneering phage therapy service, a unique cardiac arrest pilot study, new primary endpoints for cancer trials, and trial disruptions threatening diversity. Listen and let us know in a review: where do you think our time and resources are most needed for equity? Show Notes News Roundup Compassionate use phage therapy Article in Nature Medicine Press release from Monash University   Sudden cardiac death research  Study in Prehospital Emergency Care News on the University of Cincinnati website New endpoints for cancer trials Consensus paper in The Lancet Oncology News on the Medical University of Vienna website USC and Tempus strategic collaboration News on the Keck School of Medicine of USC website Trial disruptions threaten diversity Article in the Journal of Medical Internet Research Misinterpreting effects of Alzheimer's drugs Research letter in JAMA Neurology News from Brown University School of Public Health  Guest Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D., founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News senior writer, Deborah Borfitz, welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-nonsense, insider's look at clinical research today.  

In the second session of the Depth Over Daises Conference, Pastor Cheryl shares a message about the importance of the heart.

According to a new survey conducted by the American Red Cross, 8 out of 10 people believe it's very important to know CPR and how to use an AED, yet only a quarter of Americans feel confident performing CPR or using an AED. We spoke to Richard Branigan, CEO of the American Red Cross Connecticut & Rhode Island Region, about the importance of CPR and AED Awareness Week. We also talked about prepping for hurricane season.To get CPR & AED Training: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Jim Spaulding (Cardiac Care & Safety Inc owner/operator), a 28-year veteran of such matters, steps in-studio during "National CPR & AED Awareness Week" with oodles of insight, information and stories to enlighten and encourage the WFIL audience on how a person can be prepared to help save lives. You can find out more at www.cardiaccareinc.com. We continue sketching out a WFIL Station Family map as well, inviting listeners from as many cities & towns in the WFIL audience to text in and let us know where they're listening (partly for fun and partly as an encouragement that each of us is not alone but part of a bigger family (the "capital C" Church) :).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hard-hitting episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis sits down with Doug, a cardiothoracic ICU physician, for a no-fluff deep dive into ACLS with a heavy focus on pulseless VT and VFib in austere, military, and prolonged field care environments.From deciding when CPR is worth it under fire or in a mass casualty scenario, to running a lean team code with minimal personnel, nailing high-quality BLS, working the H's and T's under chaos, post-ROSC pitfalls, antiarrhythmics, and the gut-wrenching decision of when to call it — this conversation delivers practical, experience-based wisdom you won't find in standard ACLS class.Whether you're a medic, PA, physician, or team leader operating far from a hospital, this episode gives you the mental framework and tactical edge to give your teammate the best possible shot at survival.Key Takeaways:Scene safety and triage realities — when not to start CPRHow one knowledgeable person can effectively run an entire code by delegating roles (CPR rotations, timer, airway, meds, defibrillator)Prioritizing actions in resource-limited environments: early high-quality CPR + epi > everything elseWhen and how to practically apply the H's and T's (especially hypovolemia, acidosis, hypoxia, and tension pneumo)Post-ROSC critical care: preventing rearrest, airway management, sedation, and treating the “two patients” (heart + brain)Amiodarone vs Lidocaine — when to use whatRealistic termination of resuscitation guidelines, the difference between witnessed vs unwitnessed arrest, and the value of objective outside input (telemedicine)The power of bringing the team in for closure when the fight is overChapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome00:57 – Can you really do CPR in the field? Safety, triage, and mass casualty realities02:57 – Running a code with minimal trained personnel – how one leader directs chaos06:02 – Essential team roles: CPR rotation, AED/pads, airway, access, and early epi09:08 – Making the H's and T's actually useful (hypovolemia, acidosis, hypoxia, tension physiology)16:53 – Post-ROSC care: Preventing rearrest, airway security, sedation, and neuroprotection20:41 – Antiarrhythmics – Amiodarone vs Lidocaine, dosing, and post-arrest infusions22:53 – The hard call: When to terminate resuscitation (witnessed vs unwitnessed, resources, hypothermia exception)28:19 – Emotional reality of coding teammates and giving families/teammates closure33:21 – Final pearls: Telemedicine, ultrasound/video for handoff, STEMI considerations, and medevac prep36:03 – Closing thoughts & resourcesFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

From Cardiac Arrest to Purpose: Building Resilience & Me Power with Dr. LaNysha Adams What happens when life forces you to stop… and rebuild from within? In this inspiring episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Dr. LaNysha Adams, award-winning author, educator, and wellness advocate, to explore resilience, leadership, and the power of personal transformation. After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Dr. Adams emerged with a renewed mission to help others reconnect with purpose, wellness, and self-leadership through her powerful Me Power framework. From burnout and professional transitions to emotional wellness and intentional growth, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone seeking clarity, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves. Whether you're navigating career pressure, personal challenges, or simply searching for greater balance, this episode delivers powerful perspective and actionable wisdom. Download Me Power How to radically question your labels | LaNysha Adams | TEDxAsburyPark #Resilience #Leadership #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership REVIEW Dr. Adams, thank you for being on the show. Your story is both inspiring and deeply relatable, showing how adversity can become a catalyst for growth and purpose. What stood out most is your ability to blend personal experience with practical guidance in a way that empowers people to take action in their own lives. Your Me Power framework brings clarity, encouragement, and real value to today's conversations around wellness and leadership. This was a meaningful and impactful discussion. boxcast.tv Link: https://boxcast.tv/view/from-cardiac-arrest-to-purpose-building-resilience--me-power-with-dr-lanysha-adams-

From Cardiac Arrest to Purpose: Building Resilience & Me Power with Dr. LaNysha Adams What happens when life forces you to stop… and rebuild from within? In this inspiring episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Dr. LaNysha Adams, award-winning author, educator, and wellness advocate, to explore resilience, leadership, and the power of personal transformation. After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Dr. Adams emerged with a renewed mission to help others reconnect with purpose, wellness, and self-leadership through her powerful Me Power framework. From burnout and professional transitions to emotional wellness and intentional growth, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone seeking clarity, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves. Whether you're navigating career pressure, personal challenges, or simply searching for greater balance, this episode delivers powerful perspective and actionable wisdom. Download Me Power How to radically question your labels | LaNysha Adams | TEDxAsburyPark #Resilience #Leadership #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership REVIEW Dr. Adams, thank you for being on the show. Your story is both inspiring and deeply relatable, showing how adversity can become a catalyst for growth and purpose. What stood out most is your ability to blend personal experience with practical guidance in a way that empowers people to take action in their own lives. Your Me Power framework brings clarity, encouragement, and real value to today's conversations around wellness and leadership. This was a meaningful and impactful discussion. boxcast.tv Link: https://boxcast.tv/view/from-cardiac-arrest-to-purpose-building-resilience--me-power-with-dr-lanysha-adams-

At FDIC International 2026, our panel of EMS providers and critical‑care physicians break down ventilation during cardiac arrest: what the science supports, where practice still fails, and practical fixes you can use tomorrow. We cover why bag‑valve‑mask ventilation is a high‑risk skill (and best performed as a two‑person procedure), how over‑ and under‑ventilation change intrathoracic pressure and cardiac output, and why properly opening the airway and achieving a seal are fundamental. We discuss supraglottic airways, intubation pitfalls, CPAP and high‑flow strategies, the pros and cons of mechanical ventilators in the field, and the role of objective feedback devices. The panel emphasizes regular, low‑cost simulation training, equipment readiness, pit‑crew coordination, and the hard truth: patients die from poor ventilation more often than from the absence of intubation.

Join Dr. Jeff Jarvis for part II of his interview with podcase friend and frequent contributor, now-Dr Tanner Smida where we discuss his defense of his PhD. Dr Smida discusses four papers that inform cardiac arrest resuscitation, as well as lessons he learned about conducting well-designed observational studies. Although his dissertation was built around only 4 papers, here is Dr Smida's entire bibliography:1.        Smida T, Willson C, Salerno J, Weiss L, Salcido DD. Can you get there from here? An analysis of walkability among PulsePoint CPR alert dispatches. Resuscitation. 2020 Mar 1;148:135-139. 2.        Patterson PD, Weiss LS, Weaver MD, Salcido DD, Opitz SE, Okerman TS, Smida TT, Martin SE, Guyette FX, Martin-Gill C, Callaway CW. Napping on the night shift and its impact on blood pressure and heart rate variability among emergency medical services workers: study protocol for a randomized crossover trial. Trials. 2021 Mar 16;22(1):212. 3.        Smida T, Koller AC, Menegazzi JJ, Salcido DD. Early cytotoxic lymphocyte localization to the brain following resuscitation in a porcine model of asphyxial cardiac arrest: A pilot study. Resusc Plus. 2021 Apr 28;6:100125. 4.        Smida T, Salerno J, Weiss L, Martin-Gill C, Salcido DD. PulsePoint dispatch associated patient characteristics and prehospital outcomes in a mid-sized metropolitan area. Resuscitation. 2022 Jan;170:36-43. 5.        Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Weiss LS, Salcido DD. Association of prehospital hypotension depth and dose with survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2022 Sep 30;180:99-107. 6.        Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Bardes J, Scheidler JF, Salcido DD. Association of prehospital post-resuscitation peripheral oxygen saturation with survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2022 Dec;181:28-36. 7.        Smida T, Menegazzi J, Crowe R, Scheidler J, Salcido D, Bardes J. A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Feb 13:1-7. 8.        Smida T, Menegazzi J, Scheidler J, Martin PS, Salcido D, Bardes J; CARES Surveillance Group. A retrospective comparison of the King Laryngeal Tube and iGel supraglottic airway devices: A study for the CARES surveillance group. Resuscitation. 2023 Apr 28:109812. 9.        Smida T, Price BS, Scheidler J, Crowe R, Wilson A, Bardes J. Stay and play or load and go? The association of on-scene advanced life support interventions with return of spontaneous circulation following traumatic cardiac arrest. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 May 10. 10.  Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Salcido D, Martin PS, Scheidler J, James Bardes. The Association of Combined Prehospital Hypotension and Hypoxia With Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Jul 26:1-9. 11.  Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Salcido DD, Bardes J, Myers B. The Association of Prehospital End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide with Survival Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Sep 26:1-7. 12.  Smida T, Bonasso P, Bardes J, Price BS, Seifarth F, Gurien L, Maxson R, Letton R. Reverse shock index multiplied by the motor component of the Glasgow Coma Scale predicts mortality and need for intervention in pediatric trauma patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2024 Jan 26. 13.  Suchko S, Smida T, Crowe RP, Menegazzi JJ, Scheidler JF, Shukis M, Martin PS, Bardes JM, Salcido DD. The association of clinical, treatment, and demographic characteristics with rearrest in a national dataset. Resuscitation. 2024 Mar;196:110135. 14.  Smida T, Crowe R, Jarvis J, Ratcliff T, Goebel M. A retrospective comparison of upper and lower extremity intraosseous access during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2024 Feb 28:1-23. 15.  Smida T, Crowe RP, Martin PS, Scheidler JF, Shukis M, Price BS, Bardes JM. A retrospective, multi-agency ‘target trial emulation' for the comparison of post-resuscitation epinephrine to norepinephrine.  Resuscitation.  2024 April16.  Smida T, Crowe RP, Merrill PW, Scheidler JF. A Simpler Method for Choosing Adult i-gel Size: An Evaluation of Real-World Prehospital Data. Air Med J. 2024 May-Jun;43(3):259-261. 17.  Niemann B, Zarfoss E, Victory J, Smida T, Petros K, Sestito M, Bardes J. Evaluation of Oral Vasoactive Medications to Maintain Mean Arterial Pressure in Spinal Cord Injury. J Surg Res. 2024 Aug 12;302:339-346. 18.  Smida T, Price BS, Mizener A, Crowe RP, Bardes JM. Prehospital Post-Resuscitation Vital Sign Phenotypes are Associated with Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2024 Aug 15:1-8. 19.  Smida T, Voges L, Crowe R, Scheidler J, Bardes J. Prehospital Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing in the United States: Treatment Epidemiology, Predictors of Treatment Failure, and Associated Outcomes. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2024 Sep 4:1-8. 20.  Smida T, Dayal S, Bardes J, Scheidler J. Association of Prehospital Rearrest With Outcome Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2024 Oct 18:1-9. 21.  Smida T, Cheskes S, Crowe R, Price BS, Scheidler J, Shukis M, Martin PS, Bardes J. The association between initial defibrillation dose and outcomes following adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation: A retrospective, multi-agency study. Resuscitation. 2025 Jan 23:110507. 22.  Smida T, Crowe R, Price BS, Scheidler J, Martin PS, Shukis M, Bardes J. A retrospective 'target trial emulation' comparing amiodarone and lidocaine for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. Resuscitation. 2025 Jan 23:110515. 23.  Nordstrom NK, Smida T, Bardes JM, Brown C, Wilson A. A contemporary analysis of prehospital crystalloid resuscitation after trauma. Injury. 2025 Jul 15:112614.24.  Kimbrell JM, Kreinbrook JA, Stebel J, Smida T, Shekhar AC, Rodriguez D, Mara A, Mullen J, Miele A, Vega J. Delays to chest compressions and defibrillation after prehospital rearrest. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Dec;98:118-123. 25.  Smida T, Kimbrell JM, Kreinbrook JA, Gan GH, Odom W, Bouthillet T, Walsh B, Shukis M, Scheidler J, Martin PS, Moskowitz A, Counts CR, Bardes J. The prevalence of sustained electrical capture during prehospital transcutaneous pacing: a multicenter observational study. Resuscitation. 2025 Dec 22:110934. 26.  Smida T, Harvey W, Bonasso P, Price BS, Martin PS, Bardes J. The ability of statewide prehospital pediatric blood transfusion protocols to predict early in-hospital blood product administration: A National Trauma Data Bank analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Jan 20. 27.  Smida T, Handyside R, Crowe R, McDonald A, Scheidler J, Bardes J. Factors associated with successful intravenous access in the prehospital setting. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2026 Feb 25:1-12.28.  Smida T, Handyside R, Crowe R, Merrill PW, Scheidler J, Bardes J. A retrospective comparison of plunger-type and band-type mechanical chest compression devices for prehospital resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2026 Feb 25:1-12. 29.  Kreinbrook JA, Kimbrell JM, Gan GH, Odom W, Shukis M, Bardes J, Smida ...

About our Guests: Catherine Ross, MD, is a pediatric critical care physician in the Division of Medical Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She serves on the joint American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics national writing group for Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2025 guidelines as well as the AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science Subcommittee and Pediatric Emphasis Group. Her research interests lie in pediatric resuscitation, specifically in designing and implementing high-quality randomized controlled trials in the pre- and intra-arrest periods. Specific areas of interest include peri-arrest bolus epinephrine, intra-arrest drug management, and massive pulmonary embolism in children.Ryan Morgan is a pediatric intensivist and Associate Professor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he is the Associate Director of the CHOP Resuscitation Science Center and the Associate Division Chief for Faculty Affairs. He was a writing group member for the 2025 AHA/AAP PALS Guidelines and currently serves on the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation's Pediatric Life Support Task Force. Ryan's research focuses on intra-arrest physiology and on using physiology to guide resuscitation therapies. He is currently leading PEDICA, an NHLBI-funded study underway across 22 hospitals in the pediRES-Q network examining the physiologic effects of epinephrine during pediatric cardiac arrest.Selected References: Cardiac Arrest Pharmacopeia, Critical Care Clinics, 2025Peri-arrest bolus epinephrine practices amongst pediatric resuscitation experts - PMC Resusc Plus. 2022 Physiologic response to pre-arrest bolus dilute epinephrine in the pediatric intensive care unit - PMC Resuscitation. 2018 The physiologic response to epinephrine and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes - PubMed Crit Care. 2023 Comparison of vasopressin to epinephrine during pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest: survival and physiologic responsiveness - PubMed Pediatric Research. 2025Epinephrine Dosing Intervals Are Associated WQuestions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show.Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Michael Furdyna, M.D. and Grace Lim, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: Frequency and Management of Maternal Peripartum Cardiac Arrest During Anesthetic Care: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Analysis Maternal Cardiac Arrest: Big Data, Rare Events, and Moving from Incidence to Insight Transcript

Join Dr. Jeff Jarvis as he interviews podcase friend and frequent contributor, now-Dr Tanner Smida for the first of a two-part interview where we discuss his defense of his PhD. Dr Smida discusses four papers that inform cardiac arrest resuscitation, as well as lessons he learned about conducting well-designed observational studies. Although his dissertation was built around only 4 papers, here is Dr Smida's entire bibliography:1.        Smida T, Willson C, Salerno J, Weiss L, Salcido DD. Can you get there from here? An analysis of walkability among PulsePoint CPR alert dispatches. Resuscitation. 2020 Mar 1;148:135-139. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.12.038. Epub 2020 Jan 18. PMID: 31962177.2.        Patterson PD, Weiss LS, Weaver MD, Salcido DD, Opitz SE, Okerman TS, Smida TT, Martin SE, Guyette FX, Martin-Gill C, Callaway CW. Napping on the night shift and its impact on blood pressure and heart rate variability among emergency medical services workers: study protocol for a randomized crossover trial. Trials. 2021 Mar 16;22(1):212. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05161-4. PMID: 33726840; PMCID: PMC7962082.3.        Smida T, Koller AC, Menegazzi JJ, Salcido DD. Early cytotoxic lymphocyte localization to the brain following resuscitation in a porcine model of asphyxial cardiac arrest: A pilot study. Resusc Plus. 2021 Apr 28;6:100125. doi: 10.1016/j.resplu.2021.100125. PMID: 34223383; PMCID: PMC8244478.4.        Smida T, Salerno J, Weiss L, Martin-Gill C, Salcido DD. PulsePoint dispatch associated patient characteristics and prehospital outcomes in a mid-sized metropolitan area. Resuscitation. 2022 Jan;170:36-43. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.11.007. Epub 2021 Nov 11. PMID: 34774964.5.        Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Weiss LS, Salcido DD. Association of prehospital hypotension depth and dose with survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2022 Sep 30;180:99-107. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.09.018. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36191809.6.        Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Bardes J, Scheidler JF, Salcido DD. Association of prehospital post-resuscitation peripheral oxygen saturation with survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2022 Dec;181:28-36. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.10.011. Epub 2022 Oct 19. PMID: 36272616.7.        Smida T, Menegazzi J, Crowe R, Scheidler J, Salcido D, Bardes J. A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Feb 13:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2023.2169422. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36652451.8.        Smida T, Menegazzi J, Scheidler J, Martin PS, Salcido D, Bardes J; CARES Surveillance Group. A retrospective comparison of the King Laryngeal Tube and iGel supraglottic airway devices: A study for the CARES surveillance group. Resuscitation. 2023 Apr 28:109812. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109812. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37120129.9.        Smida T, Price BS, Scheidler J, Crowe R, Wilson A, Bardes J. Stay and play or load and go? The association of on-scene advanced life support interventions with return of spontaneous circulation following traumatic cardiac arrest. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 May 10. doi: 10.1007/s00068-023-02279-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37162554.10.  Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Salcido D, Martin PS, Scheidler J, James Bardes. The Association of Combined Prehospital Hypotension and Hypoxia With Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Jul 26:1-9. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2023.2238820. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37494278.11.  Smida T, Menegazzi JJ, Crowe RP, Salcido DD, Bardes J, Myers B. The Association of Prehospital End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide with Survival Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023 Sep 26:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2023.2262566. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37751228.12.  Smida T, Bonasso P, Bardes J, Price BS, Seifarth F, Gurien L, Maxson R, Letton R. Reverse shock index multiplied by the motor component of the Glasgow Coma Scale predicts mortality and need for intervention in pediatric trauma patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2024 Jan 26. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004258. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38273438.13.  Suchko S, Smida T, Crowe RP, Menegazzi JJ, Scheidler JF, Shukis M, Martin PS, Bardes JM, Salcido DD. The association of clinical, treatment, and demographic characteristics with rearrest in a national dataset. Resuscitation. 2024 Mar;196:110135. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110135. Epub 2024 Feb 7. PMID: 38331343.14.  Smida T, Crowe R, Jarvis J, Ratcliff T, Goebel M. 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In this Part 2 or our 2-part EM Cases podcast series on Cardiac Arrest Update, Dr. Sheldon Cheskes and Dr. Rob Simard take us beyond the algorithms and into the real-world decision-making of cardiac arrest care. We answer questions like: Do vasopressin and steroids improve survival or just ROSC? Should we be giving amiodarone earlier—and is lidocaine just as good? When should we use calcium, bicarbonate, or magnesium, and when should we avoid them? What role does ketamine play in CPR-induced consciousness? How should we choose between supraglottic airways and endotracheal intubation? What are the pitfalls of waveform capnography (ETCO2) to help guide CPR quality, detect ROSC, and inform prognosis? What is the role of PoCUS and TEE during cardiac arrest? When should we terminate resuscitation—and how do ETCO2 and POCUS factor into that decision? Should we widen the criteria to consider thrombolytics and who should go to the cath lab, and should we be ordering whole-body CT after ROSC for everyone who isn't going to the cath lab or getting ECMO? And finally, what are the key post-ROSC targets that actually impact neurologic outcomes in cardiac arrest patients? and many more...Please consider a donation to EM Cases to support ongoing high quality Free Open Access Medical Education https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

From over-worked medics to bent coppers, for the last 30 years Jed Mercurio has been responsible for some of the UK's most successful TV series, including Cardiac Arrest, Bodies and Bodyguard. But Line of Duty is arguably his biggest hit, and recording has started for the much-anticipated seventh series.The award-winning screenwriter, director and producer grew up in a working-class family in Staffordshire. His parents, Italian immigrants, were keen he fit in, but friends say Jed was unique from the get-go with big dreams and a determination to be the best.He initially trained to be a doctor and demonstrated his sharp, witty writing in a medical school magazine. Half-way through his medical training, he joined the RAF and was taught to fly fighter jets, before pivoting to screenwriting.Mark Coles looks back at his career so far.Producer: Ben Carter Researcher: Helena Warwick-Cross Editor: Justine Lang Sound engineer: James Beard. Production co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck.

In this EM Cases update on cardiac arrest management, Dr. Sheldon Cheskes and Dr. Rob Simard join Anton to walk us through the evolving science and bedside practicalities of cardiac arrest management in the wake of the 2025 ACLS Guidelines. They answer questions such as: What are the most common failures in CPR quality, and how can we recognize and correct them in real time? Should we employ head up CPR, and if so how? How should we interpret ETCO₂ during cardiac arrest, and why shouldn't we chase a single number? How can we minimize peri-shock pauses and optimize defibrillation success at the bedside? Is the traditional two-minute CPR cycle too rigid, and should we be shocking earlier in cases of refibrillation? What is the evidence behind dual sequential external defibrillation (DSED), and when should we use it? After 3 shocks or earlier? How does hyperventilation during cardiac arrest harm patients, and what strategies can reliably prevent it? What is compression-adjusted ventilation (CAV), and how can it improve ventilation consistency during resuscitation? What is the optimal dose of epinephrine in patient with Ventricular Fibrillation? and many more... Please donate to EM Cases to ensure ongoing Free Open Access Medical Education here: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/ This is a deep dive into the critical inflection points in resuscitation where small changes in technique and decision-making may have the greatest impact on outcomes.

Join our Science of Sport Supporters Club, and get all the perks mentioned on the show, including access to our listener community and their great questions and insights, and also our Live Sport chat, which resume this weekend with the Milan San Remo races. Make a monthly pledge to become a member!In this Spotlight, we run our eye and offer our insights on the world of sport, covering a range of sporting events. We start with the Six Nations, which went beyond the wire in a spectacular tournament that shows the health of "the product". We discuss the ongoing Cape Epic, where the pairs format throws up some pacing and tactical challenges for unbalanced teams. And we preview the year's first Monument, where Tadej Pogacar will have to test and challenge Mathieu van der Poel's durability and 5-min power to win the elusive title. We discuss the requirement for Pogacar and UAE to extend the efforts above FTP and even VO2max to climbs even before the Cipressa, in order to make van der Poel vulnerable to a five minute effort on the decisive Poggio climb.Switching to running, we briefly discuss the remarkable 2:10 performance by Fotyen Tesfay in Barcelona, and why it's the de factor WR, but may be as questioned as the incumbent WR by Ruth Chep'ngetich. Another dramatic finish in Los Angeles, a marathon decided by 0.01s where the 'loser' went the wrong way, and didn't, apparently, take in a single gram of carbohydrates in the race.While on the subject of dramatic finishes, recent research shows that the odds of a cardiac arrest are significantly higher in the final kilometer of running races (20km and half marathon). We compare that to triathlons, where the odds of cardiac arrests are way higher in the first part of the race, in the swim. We discuss the physiology and emotional reasons for these risk increases.We then move into the resistance training space, to talk briefly about the American College of Sports Medicine's position stand on resistance training. It says what many people know, but challenges what a lot of people think, and the reaction has been enlightening!And finally, a few short results and discussion points from around the world of sport, including an unprecedented reversal of an entire tournament result, and a rare "defeat" (on a technicality) for Johannes Klaebo in cross-country skiingLinksRelevant to the discussion on recovery after high intensity efforts, here's an article on how our 'battery' is recharged, or reconstitutedArticle on Fotyen's 2:10:51 marathonGood insights on Fotyen from Letsrun.comThe research out of Paris showing the higher risk of cardiac events in the final kilometer of racesA similar study on cardiac arrests in triathlonThe LA Marathon finish and race are discussed in this articleThe ACSM Position Stand on Resistance TrainingStuart Phillips' posts on the ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book your free call to break through your Keto plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callThe path to a powerful physique isn't found in crash diets, it's built through sustainable discipline. Extreme dieting creates a toxic cycle, but you can break free from these myths to build real strength and a resilient mindset.In episode 863 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with guest Stephen Covert about their journeys in natural bodybuilding. They explore how intense competition prep can challenge your relationship with food and how Stephen found a deeper connection to his faith during the most difficult parts of training. This honest conversation covers the realities of gaining muscle, the big difference between competing and living a healthy lifestyle, and how fatherhood changes your perspective on fitness and life. Learn why having a strong purpose is the key to lasting success.Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The "Cardiac Arrest" Burger: A Post-Show Diet Disaster1:23 - Faith, Fatherhood & Fitness: How Do You Balance It All?2:05 - The "Nick Bare" Effect: Can You Be Jacked with a Newborn?2:55 - How a Broken Collarbone Led to a Fitness Transformation5:04 - Gaining 40lbs After College: The TikTok That Changed Everything6:24 - What Is Natural Bodybuilding?7:08 - How Bodybuilding Forges Unbreakable Discipline9:55 - The #1 Motivator to Actually Reach Your Fitness Goals10:41 - The Dangers of Extreme Weight Loss (80 lbs in 12 Weeks)12:07 - How Crash Dieting Leads to Disordered Eating14:06 - Why Everyone Should Live Like a Bodybuilder14:48 - Navigating Faith in the "Me First" Fitness Industry16:09 - The Stairmaster Sermon: Finding God During Morning Cardio17:42 - How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Praises You18:38 - Vanity vs. Modesty: A Christian's Guide to Bodybuilding20:54 - How a Brutal Prep Season Can Strengthen Your Faith22:23 - The Ultimate Litmus Test for Your Intentions24:32 - From Partying at a Christian School to a Spiritual Awakening28:27 - Why Every Man Needs a Battle to Fight29:48 - How a Fiancée Reacts to a Bodybuilding Prep33:04 - A Message from Robert Sikes on Keto & The Savage Perspective34:43 - Training with Your Kids: Building a Healthy Family Legacy35:13 - Prepping for a Show with Your Spouse: The Unspoken Challenges37:08 - How Pregnancy Changes a Female Competitor's Mindset38:38 - The Toxic "Bounce Back" Culture for Postpartum Mothers40:59 - The Best Part of Being a New Father43:21 - What Is the Keto Diet?45:20 - Can You Build Muscle Without Carbs? The Truth About Keto Gains47:35 - Should You Try an Ironman?49:06 - The Power of "Suffering Together" to Build Real Connection50:45 - The "Savage Retreat" Mud Run M.E.A.T.up52:37 - Full Circle: Coaching the Brother Who Got You Into Fitness55:09 - Why Having Your Family Is Everything57:53 - Where to Find Stephen Covert58:38 - The Story Behind the Famous "Keto Brick"

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – McKinney has become one of the nation's first “4-Minute Cities,” meaning an automated external defibrillator (AED) is never more than four minutes away when a cardiac emergency strikes. Those four minutes can mean the difference between life and death, brain damage and full recovery, tragedy and another chance...

In resuscitative trauma surgery every second counts. Can time and lives be saved by moving interventions closer to the point of injury? In this episode, we discuss a recent journal article on prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy as a treatment for traumatic cardiac arrest. Opening the chest on the street, who should do it, why should we do it, and for whom?• Hosts:  Mr Prashanth Ramaraj. General Surgery trainee, Edinburgh rotation. @LonTraumaSchool Dr Roisin Kelly. Major Trauma Junior Clinical Fellow, Royal London Hospital.  Mr Max Marsden. Resuscitative Major Trauma Fellow, Royal London Hospital. @maxmarsden83 Mr Christopher Aylwin. Consultant Trauma & Vascular Surgeon, Royal London Hospital and Co-Programme Director MSc Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. @cjaylwin Mr Zane Perkins. Consultant Trauma & UGI Surgeon, Royal London Hospital and Prehospital Surgeon at London's Air Ambulance. @ZBPerkins  • Learning objectives: A)    To be aware of the steps of a resuscitative thoracotomy (RT)B)     To understand the rational for prehospital (PH) trauma interventions.C)     To understand the timelines required to optimise success in PH RT.D)    To be familiar with the training governance for clinicians undertaking PH RT.E)     To recognise that PH RT is predominantly an intervention for cardiac tamponade.F)     To understand the contexts in which PH RT might be successful as a standardised intervention.• References: Perkins ZB, Greenhalgh R, Ter Avest E, Aziz S, Whitehouse A, Read S, Foster L, Chege F, Henry C, Carden R, Kocierz L, Davies G, Hurst T, Lendrum R, Thomas SH, Lockey DJ, Christian MD. Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest. JAMA Surg. 2025 Feb 26;160(4):432–40. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.7245. PMID: 40009367; PMCID: PMC11866073. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40009367/ ter Avest, E., Kocierz, L., Alvarez, C. et al. Improving decision-making for prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest: a data-driven approach. Crit Care 29, 485 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-025-05705-z. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41233917/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium:General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US