Pharmacology in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract

The number of drugs available for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is limited, and there are few data regarding their use. Furthermore, no drug should be administered before performing electric shocks when indicated and before starting chest compressions. A recent large study performed by Stiell et al. (1) showed that advanced cardiac life support is a less important parameter that positively influences outcome of patients in cardiac arrest. © 2008 Springer-Verlag London.