But aren't you labouring under the misapprehension that giving drugs
actually does some good for cardiac arrest patients?
AF
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From: Dunn Matthew Dr
Subject: Re: Central lines
> Having a bit of a problem when I want to get a central line in in a hurry
> (mainly in cardiac arrests). What I tend to use is the 'Secalon T' (if
> you're not familiar, this looks like an oversized arterial line), but
> they've stopped making this. Anyone got a good substitute? Basically what
I
> need is a cannula over needle with a switch on the end to stop the flow of
> blood between taking the needle out and giving my first dose of whatever.
> We've got the Wallace cannulae which are easy enough to place but no
switch.
> And Seldinger technique takes too long.
>
> Matt Dunn
> Warwick
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