Getting to the heart of epinephrine use in pediatric cardiac arrest patients

(Osaka University) The effectiveness of epinephrine treatment during resuscitation of adult patients with cardiac arrest is generally promising, but little is known about its effects in pediatric patients. Researchers led by Osaka University have shown that prehospital administration of epinephrine in children who suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest significantly improves the return of spontaneous circulation, which may enhance their survival and the likelihood of a favorable neurological outc...