Re-arrest following ROSC in OHCA Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation Re-arrest following ROSC in OHCA Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) can be followed by re-arrest. Studies have shown the time…Dr Peter Kas12/05/2025
Induction agent administration sequence and first attempt failure in emergency intubation Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut Literature Induction agent administration sequence and first attempt failure in emergency intubation The traditional rapid sequence intubation approach of sedative followed by paralytic agent dates to a…Dr Peter Kas07/05/2025
Resolution of STEMI following OHCA Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation Resolution of STEMI following OHCA This is secondary analysis of a paper recently reviewed, which analysed the change in ECG…Dr Peter Kas03/05/2025
Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score Validation Read more Neurology/NeurosurgeryPapercut Literature Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score Validation We previously reviewed the Sudbury Risk Score for Vertigo. It was initially published in: Ohle…Dr Peter Kas07/05/2025
The Acute Treatment of Hyperkalaemia: A Systematic Review Read more ECGPapercut LiteratureResuscitation The Acute Treatment of Hyperkalaemia: A Systematic Review Hyperkalaemia is relatively common. Severe hyperkalaemia is generally defined as K >6.5 mmol/L, however in…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2025
Endotracheal tube in the Pharynx for Ventilating Difficult Airways Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut Literature Endotracheal tube in the Pharynx for Ventilating Difficult Airways Download the Powerpoint slide. The most feared airway scenario is Can't Intubate, Can't Oxygenate (CICO).…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2025
Survival Outcomes following Resuscitative Hysterotomy Read more Obstetrics and GynaecologyPapercut LiteratureResuscitation Survival Outcomes following Resuscitative Hysterotomy Download the Powerpoint slide Resuscitative Hysterotomy, previously known as perimortem caesarean section, is performed in…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2025
The FLORALI Trial Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut LiteratureResuscitation The FLORALI Trial Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV) has been shown to decrease the work of breathing and…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2025
Doppler Ultrasound peak systolic velocity in cardiac arrest Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation Doppler Ultrasound peak systolic velocity in cardiac arrest The gold standard for arterial blood pressure measurement is an arterial line. This may not…Dr Peter Kas07/03/2025
The BOX Trial: BP Targets post ROSC Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation The BOX Trial: BP Targets post ROSC The patient in cardiac arrest, now has return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). High fives all…Dr Peter Kas07/03/2025
Change in ECG diagnostic classification following ROSC from cardiac arrest. Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation Change in ECG diagnostic classification following ROSC from cardiac arrest. This study looked at how often the out-of-hospital and emergency department ECG diagnostic classification changed…Dr Peter Kas03/05/2025
The TOMAHAWK Trial Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation The TOMAHAWK Trial The COACT Trial (1) found no significant benefit at 90 days, between early versus late…Dr Peter Kas20/02/2025
The COACT Trial Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation The COACT Trial In patients resuscitated following an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), coronary artery disease is…Dr Peter Kas20/02/2025
PEACE Trial: ST Elevation Post Cardiac Resuscitation: Cath Lab or Not? Read more ECGPapercut LiteratureResuscitation PEACE Trial: ST Elevation Post Cardiac Resuscitation: Cath Lab or Not? What is the rate of coronary occlusion in out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)? We…Dr Peter Kas21/02/2025
The FAINT Score Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut Literature The FAINT Score "The quest for an accurate risk-stratification tool has been the holy grail of syncope research…Dr Peter Kas13/02/2025
2024 ILCOR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Adult) Guideline Updates Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation 2024 ILCOR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Adult) Guideline Updates The 8th annual summary of ILCOR Guidelines have been released. This review looks at the…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025