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MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD)

Clinical Pearls:
- 70% of MWDs that arrest will have PEA, asystole, or sinus bradycardia as the initial arrest rhythm.
Epinephrine or vasopressin are best choices for these rhythms or for empiric use if ECG capability is not
available
- Avoid interrupting chest compressions! The key to successful resuscitation is to SUSTAIN chest compressions
aggressively for 2-3 minutes before stopping to check status.
- Most people apply too little force when performing chest compressions! Do not be concerned with breaking ribs
or injuring the heart or chest with BLS. In contrast to CPR in people, the thorax of MWDs is more compliant and
fractures are rare

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