Effect of the AutoPulse automated band chest compression device on hemodynamics in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Guidelines for advanced life support of cardiac arrest (CA) emphasize continuous and effective chest compressions as one of the main factors of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) success. The use of an automated load distributing chest compression device for CPR is promising but initial studies on survival show contradictory results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of AutoPulse on blood pressure (BP) in out-of-hospital CA patients.

Methods

This prospective study included adult patients presenting with in refractory out-of-hospital CA. Invasive arterial BP produced by AutoPulse was compared to BP generated by manual CPR (Active Compression Decompression). Systolic, diastolic and mean BP and end-tidal carbon dioxide were recorded before and after ini

SUBMITTER: Duchateau FX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2929359 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature