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View article: Incidence, outcome and dynamics of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the city of Vienna between 2019 and 2023
Incidence, outcome and dynamics of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the city of Vienna between 2019 and 2023 Open
Background Regional data and trends in survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are vital to improve favourable outcomes. Since the last cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guideline update, comprehensive OHCA data of the metrop…
View article: Evaluation of “Real BVM Help” for Improving Manual Ventilation Quality in the Prehospital Setting: A Before-After Manikin Study
Evaluation of “Real BVM Help” for Improving Manual Ventilation Quality in the Prehospital Setting: A Before-After Manikin Study Open
Our data demonstrate significant improvements in ventilation rates and volumes when using a ventilation feedback device. This manikin study suggests a ventilation feedback device being beneficial for the use by EMS members, but our finding…
Association between heart rate variability and ECG changes in on-duty prehospital physicians Open
Background/objectives Prehospital emergency physicians work in physically and psychologically stressful environments. During their shifts, changes in electrocardiogram (ECG) attributable to stress have been described previously. Alteration…
Landiolol bolus application for tachycardic dysrhythmia in the prehospital EMS setting – An observational study of a novel concept Open
Push-dose Landiolol could be a conceivable future therapeutic option for tachydysrhythmia in the EMS setting. In particular, a high incidence of rate or rhythm control can be achieved. Utilization should be allocated to non-compensatory ta…
View article: Incidence, outcome, and dynamics of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the city of Vienna between 2019 and 2023
Incidence, outcome, and dynamics of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the city of Vienna between 2019 and 2023 Open
Background: In coherent regions, key figures and trends of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are vital to improve favourable outcomes. Since the last cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guideline update, comprehensive OHCA data of the …
Assess, improve, detect, guide: a narrative review and proposal for a standardized protocol for prehospital transesophageal echocardiography during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Open
While there are different protocols for in-hospital transesophageal echocardiography, there is no existing protocol for prehospital usage during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Herein, the “assess-improve-detect-guide” protocol is describe…
Landiolol for refractory ventricular fibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot trial Open
In patients with OHCA and refractory VF who are pretreated with epinephrine and amiodarone, add-on bolus infusion of landiolol 20 mg did not lead to a shorter time to sustained ROSC compared with placebo. Landiolol might be associated with…
Live stream of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound during cardiopulmonary resuscitation – A feasibility trial Open
This feasibility study demonstrated that POCUS with tele-support can be safely performed during OHCA in an urban environment. Trial Registration (before patient enrolment): ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04817475.
Outcomes and potential for improvement in the prehospital treatment of penetrating chest injuries in a European metropolitan area: A retrospective analysis of 2009 – 2017 Open
Retrospective analysis without intervention.
Eye-tracking during simulation-based echocardiography: a feasibility study Open
Introduction Due to the technical progress point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly used in critical care medicine. However, optimal training strategies and support for novices have not been thoroughly researched so far. Eye-tracki…
The Performance of Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery in Clinical Practice Open
Purpose Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is an alternative to conventional opioid-based anesthesia (OBA) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Several small studies and a meta-analysis have suggested advantages of OFA for bariatric surgery…
The Epidemiology of Pre-Hospital EMS Treatment of Geriatric Patients in the City of Vienna—An Overview Open
Background: The city of Vienna, Austria, has a gradually aging population. Elderly people, over 65 years old and living at home or in nursing homes, frequently use Emergency Medical Services (EMS). However, there is no previous data compar…
View article: The Effect of Pregabalin on the Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
The Effect of Pregabalin on the Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial Open
Background Pregabalin is commonly used perioperatively to reduce post-operative pain and opioid consumption and to prevent the development of chronic pain. It has been shown to reduce anesthetic consumption in balanced anesthesia, but stud…
Remote Real-Time Supervision of Prehospital Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Feasibility Study Open
Background: Although prehospital point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is gaining in importance, its rapid interpretation remains challenging in prehospital emergency situations. The technical development of remote real-time supervision potenti…
The impact of a high-quality basic life support police-based first responder system on outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Open
We were able to demonstrate an early start and a high quality of BLS and AED use in Pol-AED assessed OHCA cases. Moreover, the presence of Pol-AED care was associated with better patient survival and borderline significance for favorable n…
Comparison of echocardiographic and invasive measures of volaemia and cardiac performance in critically ill patients Open
Echocardiographic measurements are used in critical care to evaluate volume status and cardiac performance. Mean systemic filling pressure and global heart efficiency measures intravascular volume and global heart function. This prospectiv…
The impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikin chest stiffness on motivation and CPR performance measures in children undergoing CPR training—A prospective, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial Open
Compression resistances of manikins, though influencing CPR performance, did not discourage 8 to 13 year old children after CPR training. The findings refute the view that young children are discouraged when receiving CPR training even tho…
Gender and age-specific aspects of awareness and knowledge in basic life support Open
We found an overall poor knowledge and awareness concerning BLS and the use of AEDs among the Viennese population. Both female and elderly participants reported the lowest willingness to perform BLS and use an AED in case of OHCA. Speciall…
Mediastinal Hematoma as a Rare Life-Threatening Complication of Thrombolysis for Pulmonary Embolism Detected by Transthoracic Echocardiography Open
•Mediastinal hematoma is a rare but life-threatening complication after thrombolysis.•It can be rapidly identified on transthoracic echocardiography.•Management of anticoagulation is difficult if hemorrhagic complications occur.•Ultrasound…