Abstract
Continuous delivery of high-quality chest compressions is the most important and difficult part of resuscitation. Two automatic mechanical chest compression devices - LUCAS and Autopulse - have been implemented in Denmark in order to optimize the circulation in patients with cardiac arrest. In spite of some practical benefits, improved haemodynamics in animal models, and a possible increase in short-term survival, none of the devices improved the long-term survival or neurological outcome in patients with cardiac arrest. Future randomized trials are crucial.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Aug-24
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Aug-24
Bidragets oversatte titel | Mechanical cardiac massage |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 171 |
Udgave nummer | 35 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2463-5 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2009 |