Cardiovascular risk factors differently affect the survival of patients undergoing manual or mechanical resuscitation
Abstract Background Chest compression is a decisive element of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). By applying a mechanical CPR device, compression interruptions can be minimised. We examined the efficiency of manual and device-assisted resuscitation as well as the effects of cardiovascular risk f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0962-6 |