The outcome following resuscitation of cardiac arrest is worsened if during resuscitation patient is given –
Glucose containing solutions should not be used in I.V. lines during treatment of shock or cardiac arrest because the amount needed to maintain B.P. would cause pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure d/t volume overload.
Ringer's lactate
Colloids
5% Dextrose
Whole blood transfusion