A Pilot Study to Examine the Effect of Passive Straight Leg Raise Performed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Cerebral Perfusion Measured by Noninvasive Cerebral Oximetry.

ABSTRACT: Passive leg raise (PLR) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is simple and noninvasive maneuver, which can potentially improve patient-related outcomes. Initial CPR guidelines have previously advocated "elevation of the lower extremities to augment artificial circulation during CPR." There is lack of supporting evidence for this recommendation.

Design

This was a double cross-over physiologic efficacy randomized study.

Setting and patients

Study in 10 subjects with in-hospital cardiac arrest for whom CPR was undertaken.

Intervention

Subjects were randomized to receive two cycles of CPR with PLR followed by two cycles of CPR without PLR (Group I) or vice-versa (Group II). Subjects had their foreheads (right and left) fitted with near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) el

SUBMITTER: Lorensini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047611 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature