How does the length of cardiopulmonary resuscitation affect brain damage in patients surviving cardiac arrest? A systematic review

How does the length of cardiopulmonary resuscitation affect brain damage in patients surviving cardiac arrest? A systematic review

Abstract Background Brain injury can occur after cardiac arrest due to the effects of ischaemia and reperfusion. In serious cases this can lead to permanent disability. This risk must be considered when making decisions about terminating resuscitation. There are very specific rules for termination o...

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Main Authors: Clare Welbourn, Nikolaos Efstathiou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Literature review
Systematic review
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Advanced life support
Cardiac arrest
Neurological outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0476-3

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