Chest Compressions Articles & Analysis
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The program began with a detailed session on Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) performing chest compressions and rescue breathing, a vital skill that can make a difference in life-threatening situations. ...
The ResQR is ergonomically designed with advanced features such as a placement indicator as well as metronome and LED light guidance to ensure proper positioning of the hands during chest compressions. This allows for the equal spreading of force across the wider surface area of the sternum to reduce the risk of fractures. It is also equipped with a ...
Standard care in treating cardiac arrest involves chest compressions and defibrillation. This replaces about a third of the blood flow in the body and compressions prolong the life of a patient for about 30 minutes. ...
Current emergency procedures — like chest compressions and defibrillation — can partially replace the blood flow but, more often than not, are ineffective: only one out of ten patients are saved. ...