How does the length of cardiopulmonary resuscitation affect brain damage in patients surviving cardiac arrest? A systematic review
Abstract Background Brain injury can occur after cardiac arrest due to the effects of ischaemia and reperfusion. In serious cases this can lead to permanent disability. This risk must be considered when making decisions about terminating resuscitation. There are very specific rules for termination o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0476-3 |