| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a review for clinicians. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9571729 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) date from antiquity, but it is only in the last 50 years that a scientifically-based methodology has been developed. External chest compressions is the standard method for managing circulatory arrest, however, numerous alterations of this technique have been proposed in attempts to improve outcome from CPR. Defibrillation is the single most important therapy for the management of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Adrenergic agents used to improve myocardial and cerebral perfusion are also the subject of considerable investigation with new agents entering clinical study. This paper reviews the history, current techniques and pharmacotherapy as well as controversial issues in the management of patients with cardiac arrest. |
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Authors:
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J Varon; P E Marik; R E Fromm |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Resuscitation Volume: 36 ISSN: 0300-9572 ISO Abbreviation: Resuscitation Publication Date: 1998 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-06-19 Completed Date: 1998-06-19 Revised Date: 2009-08-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0332173 Medline TA: Resuscitation Country: IRELAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 133-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Section, Baylor College of medicine, Houston, TX, USA. jvaron@bcm.tmc.edu |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*
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methods Electric Countershock Heart Arrest / drug therapy, therapy* Humans Treatment Outcome |
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Erratum In:
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Resuscitation 1998 Jun;37(3):197 |
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