Hemodynamically Directed Two-Person Chest Compressions: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-15-2017
Abstract
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has a low success rate both in and out of the hospital setting. Return of spontaneous circulation, however, is considerably higher for intraoperative cardiac arrests. Chest compressions remain of utmost importance. Optimal chest compression depth is believed to be greater than 5 cm. However, this depth is often not achieved. We describe a case in which the adequacy of chest compressions, based on hemodynamic monitoring, was achieved with 2 persons simultaneously providing a compressive force. This hemodynamic-directed care resulted in return of spontaneous circulation on 2 separate occasions.
Volume
9
Issue
10
First Page
286
Last Page
288
ISSN
2325-7237
Published In/Presented At
Dorbad, M., Kass, A., & Marvin, M. (2017). Hemodynamically Directed Two-Person Chest Compressions: A Case Report. A & A case reports, 9(10), 286–288. https://doi.org/10.1213/XAA.0000000000000594
Disciplines
Anesthesiology | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28691985
Department(s)
Department of Anesthesiology
Document Type
Article