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From: Load-distributing band improves ventilation and hemodynamics during resuscitation in a porcine model of prolonged cardiac arrest

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Total alveolar minute volume (MValv) and MValv of compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in each group. Load-distributing band compressions produced significantly greater ventilation compared to manual compressions at each time point. The MValv of compressions decreased progressively in all groups, most notably in the M-CPR group where reductions in MValv was significantly greater than A-, C- and V-CPR groups (both p < 0.0001). Total MValv was also reduced because of the reduction in MValv of compressions and gasps. CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; A-CPR: load-distributing band 30:2 CPR; C-CPR: continuous load-distributing band CPR without rescue breathing; V-CPR: continuous load-distributing band CPR with continuous rescue breathing; M-CPR: manual 30:2 CPR; ROSC: restoration of spontaneous circulation. Total MValv = MValv of compression + MValv of gasps + MValv of manual ventilation.

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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1757-7241