Hemodynamics, Survival Benefits, and Complications of Interposed Abdominal Compression during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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Authors: | Jeffrey B. Sack MD Michael B. Kesselbrenner MD |
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Affiliation: | University of California Los Angeles Medical Center Division of Cardiology;Sarasota Heart Clinic, Sarasota FL;Seton Hall University Department of Medicine |
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Abstract: | Objective: To review and describe the hemodynamics and mechanism of benefit of interposed abdominal compression cardiopulmonary resuscitation (IAC-CPR) as well as the current complications and survival data withtheuseoflAC-CPR. Methods: Critical review of selected, published English-language studies analyzing IAC-CPR. Overview of hemodynamic effects, complications, and survival data of IAC-CPR vs standard CPR. Results: Several investigators have demonstrated improvements in coronary perfusion pressure, carotid and cerebral blood flows, and augmented venous return using IAC-CPR compared with standard CPR. Recently, IAC-CPR has been shown to improve survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest. To date, there has been no increase in complications seen with the use of abdominal compression during CPR. Recommendations: IAC-CPR should be considered an adjunct to standard CPR for adult patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest, after an adequate airway has been secured. More research is needed before IAC-CPR can be recommended for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, for patients who have not been intubated, or for children. |
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Keywords: | cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR abdominal compression technique CPR survival cardiac arrest hemodynamics CPR |
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