Open AccessEffect of amiodarone and lidocaine on shock-refractory cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Kobi Ludwin,
Jacek Smereka,
Klaudiusz Nadolny,
Jerzy Robert Ładny,
Agnieszka Szarpak,
Zuzanna Fajfer,
Miłosz Jaguszewski,
Krzysztof J. Filipiak,
Łukasz Szarpak
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
kardiologia polska
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1897-4279
pISSN - 0022-9032
DOI - 10.33963/kp.15483
Subject(s) - medicine , amiodarone , lidocaine , return of spontaneous circulation , cochrane library , cardiopulmonary resuscitation , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , refractory (planetary science) , meta analysis , resuscitation , shock (circulatory) , antiarrhythmic agent , cardiology , atrial fibrillation , heart disease , physics , astrobiology
Appropriate pharmacotherapy during advanced resuscitation procedures may affect the return of spontaneous circulation. Current guidelines on cardiopulmonary resuscitation recommend amiodarone for shock‑refractory cardiac arrest or when lidocaine is not available.