| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: where are we now? | |
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PMID: 19893377 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Dismal survival statistics associated with sudden cardiac arrest have led to the development of new strategies and mechanical devices aimed at improving the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The most recent American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care were published in 2005. Major changes included revisions to current practices related to airway and ventilation, circulation, and defibrillation management. Greater emphasis is placed on providing simple, high-quality, effective CPR. New techniques and mechanical devices have been developed to augment CPR, hopefully improving survival rates and long-term outcomes. These include active compression-decompression CPR, Lund University Cardiac Assist System, LifeBelt, AutoPulse, and the impedance threshold device. This article focuses on current strategies aimed at improving survival rates for patients with sudden cardiac arrest. New techniques and mechanical devices developed to augment cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be discussed. These strategies will most likely shape future resuscitation practices. |
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Authors:
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Cindy Goodrich |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AACN advanced critical care Volume: 20 ISSN: 1559-7776 ISO Abbreviation: AACN Adv Crit Care Publication Date: 2009 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-06 Completed Date: 2011-01-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101269322 Medline TA: AACN Adv Crit Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 373-83 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Cindy Goodrich is Flight Nurse, Airlift Northwest, 6311 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136, USA. Goodrichc@aol.com |
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American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* Death, Sudden, Cardiac / epidemiology, prevention & control* Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic United States |
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