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#57196 ·published 2006-05-19 21:32 UTC
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Clare Canfield, 78 male

17:18 - pt arrived, cpr in progress.  
17:22 -  found lac, 2cm right side anterior neck; no pulses with pacer per Robenstien
17:23 - 1 of epinephrine given
17:24 - intubation; 21 at the lip, good placement; pupils equal, fixed and dilated
17:25 - top dentures removed; central cyanosis of tongue
17:26 - stopped CPR, consulted team
17:27 - time of death called

EMS report:
1 bi-carb given
8 epi given
3 atropines
blood glucose 84

Pt had complained of chest pain, was working on a diesel engine
Bystanders were doing CPR on arrival
Brady, v-fib -> shocked, to asystole -> shock to v-tach
Pulses coming and going, weak, felt pulse while pacing