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LI
Nov 11 06:13am

Pulse Check During CPR When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), if signs of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are observed: Stop CPR and automated external defibrillator use. Check for breathing and a carotid or femoral pulse. Pauses should be minimized to less than 10 seconds. Routine pulse checks without signs of ROSC are not recommended. Rhythm Check Timing Immediately after a shock is delivered, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be resumed for 2 minutes before pausing compressions to conduct a rhythm check. Based on the clinical situation, performing rhythm analysis after defibrillation may be considered by healthcare professionals. After every 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm should be reassessed (while minimizing interruptions to CPR). If there are physiologic signs of return of spontaneous circulation, briefly pausing compressions for rhythm analysis may be considered.

Whats does it mean? do we have to stop doing CPR and also the use of AED? 

thank you

Luis 

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Ray Castle STAFF

Hi Luis...can you provide us with context as to where the info is from?  This will help in providing full feedback as it looks like a portion of a cardiac arrest protocol.

Thanks!!

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Ray Castle STAFF
Oct 25 11:29am

LUCAS device utilization in penetrating trauma arrest

Earlier @Woody Goffinett posted into the General Discussion area..."Good afternoon Ray. Have they made recommendations removing LUCAS from penetration trauma arrest?"

I've created this post in the Cardiovascular section to give some more focus to this question.

From what I have seen in literature, the LUCAS device is not indicated for non-SCA events (e.g. trauma-related including penetrating trauma arrest). here is one study (several cases) that discuss outcomes related to manual vs. mechanica…