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Originally Posted by AF IDMT
Which explains why a great many of the infantrymen (both Marine and Army) I have worked on has gotten lightheaded.  |
The only asystole we ever had -- touch wood -- was seconds after an IV push. Festivities and excitement ensued, but he started up again quickly. He was flatline for about 40 seconds. We stopped the trial and broke the blind. It was normal saline (placebo, confirmed by analysis) -- the guy had a vasovagal. He was an incredibly fit young South African trooper.