SCCM Resource Library-From Myth to Evidence: The Path Toward Modern-Day Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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This video discusses the history and guidelines of CPR in human and veterinary medicine. The speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to focus on CPR and explains the schedule for the day. The history of CPR is explored, highlighting key individuals and advancements in resuscitation methods. The speaker emphasizes the importance of ambulance systems and scientific research in improving survival rates and discusses the impact of technological advancements. The Recovery Initiative is introduced, focusing on developing evidence-based guidelines for CPR in veterinary medicine. The initiative involves conducting a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, developing draft guidelines, and updating them based on expert input. The second phase of the project is currently underway and involves updating the guidelines and adding new domains, such as newborn resuscitation and first aid. The evidence evaluation process utilizes a standardized approach called GRADE. The initiative aims to provide veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the best possible guidelines for performing CPR on animals, ensuring the most up-to-date and reliable information.

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Professional Development and Education, Cardiovascular, 2020

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This is a presentation from the 2020 Critical Care Congress precourse, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist. From Myth to Evidence: The Path Toward Modern-Day Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation was presented by Daniel Fletcher, PhD, DVM, DACVECC, and Manuel Boller, DVM, MTR, DACVECC.

The course covered topics including updates from research, electrolyte disorders commonly and less commonly seen in the critical care setting, importance of chloride and its role in resuscitation management and the kidney, and acid-base disorders, including physiology, blood gas interpretation, and treatment.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Cardiovascular

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Veterinary Medicine

Tag Cardiac Arrest

Year 2020

Keywords

CPR

history

guidelines

human medicine

veterinary medicine

resuscitation methods

ambulance systems

scientific research

technological advancements

Recovery Initiative

evidence-based guidelines

scientific literature

newborn resuscitation

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