1. "Hard and Fast" Resuscitation Guidelines May Need a Bit of "Breathing" Room.
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Kurz, Michael Christopher
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RESUSCITATION , *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation , *CARDIAC arrest , *RESPIRATION , *CARDIAC patients - Abstract
This article discusses the importance of resuscitation guidelines in improving outcomes for cardiac arrest patients. It highlights the evolution of these guidelines over time, with a shift towards prioritizing circulation through prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) over airway management. The article also presents findings from a study that used thoracic bioimpedance technology to measure the effectiveness of bag-valve-mask ventilation during resuscitation efforts. The study found that adequate ventilation was associated with higher rates of survival and favorable neurological outcomes. While the study has some limitations, it suggests that attention to each aspect of resuscitation, including ventilation, may be crucial in saving more lives. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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