Abstract
Efficient cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) contributes to improved outcome after cardiac arrest. New mechanical devices improve cardiac output. We present a case-report with a male patient who was admitted after 55 minutes of out-of-hospital CPR which was followed by 45 minutes of in-hospital CPR with a mechanical device (LUCAS). Cardiac arrest was due to severe electrolyte disorders with plasma potassium: 2.0 mmol/L and ionized calcium: 0.87 mmol/L. There were no signs of coronary artery disease. The patient was later discharged without neurological deficits. Adequate mechanical massage during CPR may improve survival. However, randomised clinical trials are warranted.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Prolonged mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation] |
|---|---|
| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 172 |
| Issue number | 46 |
| Pages (from-to) | 3191-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Nov 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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