Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest Read more BlogCardiac ArrestCardiac ResuscitationCardiologyResuscitation Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest The Use of Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest: An Interview with Professor Paul Middleton. Listen to…Dr Peter Kas06/10/2024
‘Bubble Time’ to predict Right Ventricular Failure Read more BlogCardiac ArrestCardiac ResuscitationCardiology ‘Bubble Time’ to predict Right Ventricular Failure Right Ventricular(RV) failure presents a significant challenge in the emergency department. It can affect our…Dr Peter Kas06/10/2024
The DEFI 2022 Study Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation The DEFI 2022 Study There is a significant difference in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) survival, in the…Dr Peter Kas26/09/2024
IM Adrenaline in OHCA Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation IM Adrenaline in OHCA Adrenaline is recommended for all cardiac arrests not due to shockable rhythms and is associated…Dr Peter Kas26/09/2024
Anaphylaxis Pearls and AMAX4 Read more AnaphylaxisBlogCardiac Resuscitation Anaphylaxis Pearls and AMAX4 I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Ben McKenzie, Emergency Physician and researcher…Dr Peter Kas25/09/2024
Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline post Resuscitation Read more BlogBradycardiaCardiac ArrestCardiac ResuscitationResuscitationUncategorized Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline post Resuscitation Up to one third of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest(OHCA) have impaired myocardial contractility and…Dr Peter Kas20/05/2024
Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use? Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation Inotropes and Vasopressors in Shock: Which one would you use?  How do we choose the right pressor in shock? Below is a brief discussion…Dr Peter Kas26/12/2023
AMAX4 Algorithm for Anaphylaxis and Asthma Read more Advanced Airway TopicsAirwayAnaphylaxisBlogCardiac ArrestCardiac ResuscitationUncategorized AMAX4 Algorithm for Anaphylaxis and Asthma AMAX4 is a treatment algorithm for anaphylaxis and asthma resuscitation. It was developed by emergency…Dr Peter Kas28/08/2023
Amiodarone vs Lidocaine(Lignocaine) for VT/VF in-hospital cardiac arrest Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationResuscitation Amiodarone vs Lidocaine(Lignocaine) for VT/VF in-hospital cardiac arrest Amiodarone has been the first line therapy for VT/VF since 2000. At that time it…Dr Peter Kas04/05/2023
Personalised Cardiac Resuscitation Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationResuscitation Personalised Cardiac Resuscitation Personalised vs Generic Cardiac Resuscitation The resuscitation guidelines have changed little from their introduction in…Dr Peter Kas04/05/2023
52 yo with chest pain an hypotension Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationCardiologyCardiovascular 52 yo with chest pain an hypotension INTERESTING CASE WITH A TWIST. Read the case or watch the video. https://youtu.be/bj5-STj8Pok 52…Dr Peter Kas20/11/2023
Is rate or depth more important in chest compressions? Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation Is rate or depth more important in chest compressions? A resuscitation quickie. Should we aim for, a better depth or just increase the rate…Dr Peter Kas19/01/2023
Emergency vs Delayed Coronary Angiography for Patients with Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation Emergency vs Delayed Coronary Angiography for Patients with Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest This is a review of a recent paper in JAMA Cardiology:Hauw-Berlemont C et al. Emergency…Dr Peter Kas03/08/2023
The Right Ventricular Spiral of Death Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationCardiovascularpulmonary embolism The Right Ventricular Spiral of Death The right ventricular spiral of death in PE is very real and very scary. We…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
Inotropes and Vasopressors: Which one would you use? Read more BlogCardiac Resuscitation Inotropes and Vasopressors: Which one would you use? Below are 2 cases we have all been confronted with, in the Emergency Department. Which…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
Double Sequential External Defibrillation for Atrial Fibrillation Read more BlogCardiac ResuscitationCardiology Double Sequential External Defibrillation for Atrial Fibrillation We know that Double Sequential(DSED) External Defibrillation has been used primarily for the treatment of…Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023