Abstract
A prolonged cardiac arrest is usually associated with high mortality and revival after prolonged CPR is usually associated with neurological sequelae. A case of cardiac arrest caused by electric shock, who recovered after resuscitation efforts, defibrillation without sequelae is reported by this document. The main reason was timely management by an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) trained physician.
Keywords: electric current, cardiac arrest, CPR, neurologic deficit
Key Messages: Vigorous step wise timely ACLS protocol may result in better outcome, especially young patient after electric shock.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Ekta Dogra
Senior Resident, Dept. of Community Medicine, IGMC Shimla, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i9.07
