Unexpected collateral impact after out of hospital resuscitation using LUCAS system
Abstract Background Mechanical chest compression using a piston device during reanimation is often the only way to ensure stable chest compression at a constant rate and force. However, its use can be associated with severe fractures of the thoracic rib cage and endanger the clinical course of the p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-017-0643-z |