Presence of chest tubes does not affect the hemodynamic efficacy of standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Presence of chest tubes does not affect the hemodynamic efficacy of standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Background During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), chest tubes can hinder increases in intrathoracic pressure by venting the pressure during chest compressions, thus reducing the blood flow generated by the thoracic pump effect. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect...

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Main Authors: Gu Hyun Kang, Hyun Youk, Kyoung Chul Cha, Yoonsuk Lee, Hyung Il Kim, Yong Sung Cha, Oh Hyun Kim, Hyun Kim, Kang Hyun Lee, Sung Oh Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Thoracostomy
Cardiac arrest
External chest compression
Chest tube
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0267-3

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