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October 31, 2023
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Olympus issues class I recall for insufflation unit after '10 serious injuries, one death'

Olympus issues class I recall for insufflation unit after '10 serious injuries, one death'

The FDA has classified Olympus Medical’s recall of its high-flow abdominal insufflation device as class I, following reports of 21 malfunctions, 10 serious injuries and one death associated with over-inflation.

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October 23, 2023
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Top in cardiology: Return to play after sudden cardiac arrest; CMS program cuts CV events

Top in cardiology: Return to play after sudden cardiac arrest; CMS program cuts CV events

There is growing evidence that elite athletes with genetic heart disease could reasonably return to play after a sudden cardiac arrest, although a shared decision-making process may be appropriate.

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October 06, 2023
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Indirect factors worsened survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during pandemic

Indirect factors worsened survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during pandemic

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests rose by 19% during the COVID-19 pandemic in King County, Washington, yet data suggest pandemic-related changes in emergency medical services response and care — not the virus itself — affected survival.

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September 06, 2023
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Bystander defibrillation after cardiac arrest improves survival with quick EMS response

Bystander defibrillation after cardiac arrest improves survival with quick EMS response

Adults are more likely to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest if they receive bystander defibrillation, even when an ambulance arrives within as little as 2 minutes, researchers reported.

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August 27, 2023
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Specialized ‘cardiac arrest center’ does not improve survival after resuscitation: ARREST

Specialized ‘cardiac arrest center’ does not improve survival after resuscitation: ARREST

Adults in the U.K. quickly transferred to a specialized cardiac arrest center after resuscitated cardiac arrest were no less likely to die at 30 days than patients transferred to their closest ED, researchers reported.

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July 28, 2023
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FDA identifies GE HealthCare recall of sensors for defibrillators as class I

FDA identifies GE HealthCare recall of sensors for defibrillators as class I

GE HealthCare announced a recall of arterial oxygen saturation sensors due to a malfunction that may reduce the amount of energy sent to the heart during defibrillation without notification to the care provider.

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July 26, 2023
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US survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest lower among Asian vs. white adults

US survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest lower among Asian vs. white adults

Asian individuals experience poorer outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the U.S. compared with white individuals, despite similar rates of bystander CPR, researchers reported.

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July 10, 2023
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Dispatching volunteers via mobile alert ups use of bystander CPR for cardiac arrest

Dispatching volunteers via mobile alert ups use of bystander CPR for cardiac arrest

Volunteer responders dispatched to assist people experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may improve rates of bystander CPR, automated external defibrillator use and 30-day survival, researchers reported.

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June 23, 2023
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‘Pray’ and ‘hope’: Assessing social media response to Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest

‘Pray’ and ‘hope’: Assessing social media response to Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest

An analysis of social media reactions after the televised collapse of Damar Hamlin suggests many people do not see an active role for themselves after witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest, prompting a call for public awareness campaigns.

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June 21, 2023
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Data show in-hospital cardiac arrest more common during winter

Data show in-hospital cardiac arrest more common during winter

Data show there are seasonal variations in the incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrest for both men and women across the U.S., with researchers noting a “consistent winter peak” that warrants further investigation.

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