DRUGS IN CPR

By Basma Roukos,Pharm.D Sainte famille university

Outline

1-chart on CPR 2-Summary of main causes of cardiac arrest 3-Drugs used for therapy in cardiac arrest 4-Drugs used for intubation 5-Figures on how to use medications

M.H.Farjoo MD, Ph.D

M.H.Farjoo MD, Ph.D

Summary of main usage of drugs

M.H.Farjoo MD, Ph.D

Causes of CARDIAC ARREST

Most cases of sudden cardiac death are secondary to an intravascular thrombosis, with the majority of these cases related to either an intracoronary thrombus or massive pulmonary embolus. The primary goal in treating these patients is restoring perfusion immediately. In the case of myocardial infarction, the two methods to restore coronary blood flow are fibrinolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Multiple studies have found that in centers that can provide rapid PCI, there is improved outcome and a decreased rate of reocclusion when compared to fibrinolytic therapy. However, the presentation to PCI should occur within 90 minutes.