Author/Editor		Vlahović, Dušan
Title		Novosti pri dodatnih postopkih oživljanja
Translated title		Novelties in advanced life support
Type		članek
Source		In: Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja. Zbornik 13. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2006 jun 14-17; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 32-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Short description of the new Advanced Life Support Guidelines is provided. Importance of the in hospital cardiac arrest prevention and organization of Medical emergency team is stressed. Changes in the universal advanced life support algorithm includes: strategies before defibrillation, especially 2 minute CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in pre-hospital setting, changed number of shocks and 2 min CPR after defibrillation, regardless of the change in the ECG rhythm. Determination of the appropriate energy level for the defibrillation has to take in the account the type of the defibrilator. The role of intubation and alternative airway management techniques are changing slightly, with the position that only highly trained individuals should undertake intubation. Adrenalin remains number one vasopressor and with amiodaron comprises the most important resuscitation drug. At the end some alternative and promising techniques for circulatory support are mentioned.
Descriptors		RESUSCITATION ORDERS HEART ARREST ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK ANTI-ARRHYTHMIA AGENTS THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY HEART MASSAGE