Resuscitation
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Finger position for chest compressions in cardiac arrest in infants.
To determine whether the recommended method of locating finger position for chest compression in infant cardiac arrest can cause pressure on the abdomen or xiphisternum. ⋯ If any infant in this study had chest compressions performed by any of the adults, using the recommended method, pressure would be exerted on the xiphisternum or abdomen. We suggest changing the method of locating finger position, to one using sternal anatomy.
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59 years old. Only 1% had attended the course because of their own or a relative's cardiac disease. Ninety-four per cent believed there was a minor to major risk of serious disease transmission while performing CPR. ⋯ In four of six scenarios, respondents from rural areas were significantly more positive than respondents from metropolitan areas about starting CPR. In conclusion, readiness to perform CPR on a known person is high among trained CPR rescuers, while hesitation about performing CPR on a stranger is evident. Respondents from rural areas are more frequently positive about starting CPR than those from metropolitan areas.
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This case report describes difficulty with ventilation because of valve-like upper airway obstruction by aryepiglottic folds after uncomplicated insertion of a Combitube in a 30-year-old female patient. After correct (oesophageal) placement increased ventilation pressures occurred and a fibreoptic device was used to investigate the cause. ⋯ After removal of the Combitube and mask ventilation no valve mechanism was seen. This effect appeared to be due to an increased air stream caused by the obstruction of seven out of eight Combitube perforations.
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Case Reports Biography Historical Article
The resuscitation greats. Claude Beck and ventricular defibrillation.