Summary: In the second Journal Club the crew discusses a set of articles related to sudden cardiac arrest resuscitation, implementation of the 2005 Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines, and the concept of a Resuscitation specialty centers. The articles discussed: Randomized controlled trial of IV vs no IV (http://www.emseducast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/iv-vs-no-iv.pdf) Presented by Greg Friese Observational study of cardiac arrest survival rates in various locales based on the ROC data (http://www.emseducast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Nichol-JAMA-2008-Site-Variation-in-Incidence-and-Survival-ROC.pdf) Presented by Tim Noonan Commentary discussing the use of "resuscitation centres" similar to "trauma centres" (http://www.emseducast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/AcadEmMed-Level1CardiacArrestCentersLurie_et_al1.pdf) Presented by Blair Bigham A look at the 2005 guideline implementation and uptake and adherence to these guidelines (http://www.emseducast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Resuscitation-2009-Berdowski-delayed-europe-implem-of-2005.pdf) Presented by Rob Theriault Featuring: Blair Bigham Buck Feris Greg Friese Tim Noonan Rob Theriault Bill Toon
