Open-chest versus closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in trauma patients with signs of life upon hospital arrival: a retrospective multicenter study

Abstract Background The effectiveness and indications of open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OCCPR) have been still debatable. Although current guidelines state that the presence of signs of life (SOL) is an indication for OCCPR, scientific evidence corroborating this recommendation has been s...

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Main Authors: Akira Endo, Mitsuaki Kojima, Zhi-Jie Hong, Yasuhiro Otomo, Raul Coimbra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03259-w