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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03259-w |