Background Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation technique which yields
plenty of benefits and its application in medical education is growing. This study explored …

Aims Direct-current cardioversion is one of the most commonly performed procedures in
cardiology. Low-escalating energy shocks are common practice but the optimal energy …

Abstract Background Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) was introduced to minimise the risk of
aspiration of gastric contents during emergency tracheal intubation. It consisted of induction …

After cardiac arrest a combination of basic and advanced airway and ventilation techniques
are used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after a return of spontaneous …

Background The Scandinavian society of anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine task
force on pre‐hospital airway management was asked to formulate recommendations …

Background Brain injury can occur after cardiac arrest due to the effects of ischaemia and
reperfusion. In serious cases this can lead to permanent disability. This risk must be …

IntroductionThe International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) Ultrasound Special
Interest Group (USIG) was tasked with development of a hierarchical consensus approach to …

Background: Smaller randomized studies have reported conflicting results regarding the
optimal electrode position for cardioverting atrial fibrillation. However, anterior–posterior …

Objective: There is a need to monitor the heart rhythm in resuscitation to improve treatment
quality. Resuscitation rhythms are categorized into: ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular …

Aims To evaluate whether the distance from the site of event to an invasive heart centre,
acute coronary angiography (CAG)/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and hospital …