ECC Digital Digest

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  Epinephrine in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest: It's Complicated 08.06.2026 27min

  Drs Dezfulian and Kienzle discuss the evidence for and against algorithmic epinephrine administration and identify ongoing knowledge gaps. Dr. Kienzle shares her provocative findings that earlier and more frequent epinephrine dosing is associated with accelerated ROSC and perhaps better outcomes.
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  Mechanical CPR 26.05.2026 9min

  Gain insights on how the BLS writing group for the 2025 Guidelines for CPR & ECC arrived at the mechanical CPR device recommendations. The podcast features the BLS writing group chairperson, Dr. Monica Kleinman, and vice-chairperson, Dr. Ian Drennan. To access the full recommendation for further understanding, visit eccguidelines.heart.org.
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  ILCOR Scientific Statement on Uniform Reporting of Outcomes From Resuscitation Education Research 20.04.2026 24min

  Dr. Adam Cheng and Dr. Farhan Bhanji sit down to talk about ILCOR's statement, "Uniform Reporting of Outcomes From Resuscitation Education Research: The Resuscitation Education Utstein Style: A Consensus Report from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation." This is the first global standard for reporting outcomes in resuscitation education. It provides a unified framework to define and measure outcomes across studies, addressing long-standing inconsistency in the field.
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  2025 ALS Guidelines 22.10.2025 23min

  The Advanced Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Michael Kurz and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jane Wigginton.
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  2025 BLS Guidelines 22.10.2025 22min

  The Basic Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Monica Kleinman and vice-chairperson, Dr. Ian Drennan.
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  2025 Education Guidelines 22.10.2025 13min

  The Education chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Aaron Donoghue and vice-chairperson, Dr. Katie Dainty.
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  2025 Ethics Guidelines 22.10.2025 14min

  The Ethics chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Ahamed Idris and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jonathan Elmer, along with writing group members, Carrie Henderson and Mithya Lewis-Newby.
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  2025 Neonatal Guidelines 22.10.2025 19min

  The Neonatal chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Henry Lee and Dr. Edgardo Szyld, along with Dr. Marilyn Escobedo from the ILCOR Neonatal Life Support task forece. Here they discuss what's new in the latest neonatal science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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  2025 PALS Guidelines 22.10.2025 20min

  The Pediatric Advanced Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Javier Lasa and Dr. Alexis Topjian. Here they discuss what's new in the latest PALS science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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  2025 PBLS Guidelines 22.10.2025 17min

  The Pediatric Basic Life Support chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by co-chairpersons, Dr. Benny Joyner and Dr. Tia Raymond, along with writing group member Dr. Maya Dewan. Here they discuss what's new in the latest PBLS science that has been co-authored with the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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  2025 Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Guidelines 22.10.2025 17min

  The Post-Cardiac Arrest Care chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Karen Hirsch and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jon Rittenberger, along with writing group member, Dr. June Gordon.
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  2025 Special Circumstances Guidelines 22.10.2025 15min

  The Special Circumstances chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Dazhe Cao and vice-chairperson, Dr. Mary McBride, along with writing group member, Dr. Eric Lavonas.
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  2025 Systems of Care Guidelines 22.10.2025 22min

  The Systems of Care chapter of the 2025 Guidelines is discussed by chairperson, Dr. Cameron Dezfulian and vice-chairperson, Dr. Jose Cabanas.
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  PEG Podcast Series: Disparities in Pediatric OHCA Treatment and Outcomes 09.04.2025 12min

  Please join Dr. Farhan Bhanji, Dr. Cody Gathers, Dr. Candace Mannarino, and Dr. Maryam Naim as they discuss disparities in pediatric OHCA treatment and outcomes.
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  PEG Podcast Series: Targeted Temperature Management 25.02.2025 26min

  Please join Dr. Brian Jackson, Dr. Jonathan Duff, and Dr. Steve Schexnayder as they discuss Targeted Temperature Management in pediatrics.
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  2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid 14.11.2024 12min

  In this podcast, writing group co-chair, Matthew Douma, and senior science editor, Eric Lavonas, discuss guideline updates of note in the upcoming 2024 American Heart Association and American Red Cross First Aid Guidelines.  
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  2024 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning 12.11.2024 15min

  The 2024 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning is now published. Dr. Rohit Shenoi interviews doctors Cameron Dezfulian and Tracy McCallin as they go over some of the publications key points.
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  Survivor Network Series, Episode 3 04.09.2024 28min

  Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest? Join to listen as Amy Ciampi tells her story.
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  Survivor Network Series, Episode 2 04.09.2024 39min

  Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest? Join to listen as husband and wife, Garrett Martin and Kathy Lee, tell their story.
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  Pediatric AEDs – Providers 31.07.2024 14min

  Please join Dr. Dianne Atkins and Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann as they discuss pediatric AEDs in a conversation targeted towards healthcare providers.