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Controversial Issues: Pro Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Cardiol Clin. 2018 Aug;36(3):367-374
Authors: Dyson K, Stub D, Bernard S, Smith K
Abstract
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in particular chest compressions, is a key aspect of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) resuscitation. Manual chest compressions remain the standard of care; however, the extrication and transport of patients with OHCA undermine the quality of manual chest compressions and risk the safety of paramedics. Therefore, in circumstances whereby high-quality manual chest compressions are difficult or unsafe, paramedics should consider using a mechanical device. By combining high-quality manual chest compressions and judicious application of mechanical chest compressions, emergency medical service agencies can optimize paramedic safety and patient outcomes.
PMID: 30293603 [PubMed - in process]