

"Epi!" The frenzied voice calling for drugs has become a cultural icon for resuscitation. It is a note of angst, and a flicker of hope, amidst the panic of cardiac arrest. The power of drugs for cardiac arrest has been largely unquestioned for decades. Now, a recent and growing body of high quality literature has emerged to challenge the status quo. It is a curious and rebellious mix of studies... and a challenge to faith. Is it time to leave the drug box behind? Find out.