Successful resuscitation of a patient in asystole after a TASER injury using a hypothermia protocol

New studies have shown the benefit of initiating a hypothermia protocol in the survivors of cardiac arrest. Although the data have shown an improved neurologic end point in patients initially in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, there is still debate about whether patien...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2009-05, Vol.27 (4), p.515.e1-515.e2
Main Authors: Schwarz, Evan S., MD, Barra, Michael, MD, Liao, Michael M., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cardiac arrhythmia
Defibrillators
Electric Injuries - etiology
Electric Injuries - therapy
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Emergency medical services
Heart Arrest - etiology
Heart Arrest - therapy
Heart attacks
Hospitals
Humans
Hypothermia
Hypothermia, Induced
Hypoxia, Brain - prevention & control
Intensive care
Male
Mortality
Nonlethal weapons
Ostomy
Pediatrics
Studies
Weapons
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Summary:New studies have shown the benefit of initiating a hypothermia protocol in the survivors of cardiac arrest. Although the data have shown an improved neurologic end point in patients initially in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, there is still debate about whether patients initially in other rhythms would benefit from hypothermia after return of spontaneous circulation. This is a report of a 17-year-old male found to be in asystole after sustaining a TASER injury, who was treated with a hypothermia protocol after return of spontaneous circulation and left the hospital with intact neurologic function.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.07.042