Complication frequency of mechanical chest compression devices: A single-center, blinded study using retrospective data.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Use of mechanical chest compression devices for patients with cardiac arrest is increasing. As cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines and LUCAS are updated, the evidence requires updating.

Methods

This single-center, retrospective study observed adult patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receiving CPR from emergency services. Patients were assigned to LUCAS or manual CPR groups, matched by propensity score, and evaluated through computed tomography images by a radiologist blinded to their data. The primary outcome was complications from chest compressions, and logistic regression was used to analyze their risk factors.

Results

Overall, 261 patients were selected and divided into manual and LUCAS groups (n = 69 each). The manual CPR group exhibited

SUBMITTER: Tsuchida T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462066 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature