VF or VT – Earlier Defibrillation Is Better?

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In a retrospective study of 142 patients with an initial shockable rhythm and 4 to 5 episodes of recurrent/refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT), shorter duration of VF and pVT was associated with higher rates of ROSC.

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The impact of time to defibrillation on return of spontaneous circulation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with recurrent shockable rhythms. Resuscitation. 2024;201:110286. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110286. PMID: 38901663.

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VF or VT – Earlier Defibrillation Is Better?

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