Open-chest versus closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in blunt trauma: analysis of a nationwide trauma registry

Open-chest versus closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in blunt trauma: analysis of a nationwide trauma registry

Abstract Background Although open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OCCPR) is often considered as the last salvage maneuver in critically injured patients, evidence on the effectiveness of OCCPR has been based only on the descriptive studies of limited numbers of cases or expert opinions. This st...

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Main Authors: Akira Endo, Atsushi Shiraishi, Yasuhiro Otomo, Makoto Tomita, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyoshi Murata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Polytrauma
Resuscitation
Emergency thoracotomy
Cardiac arrest
Shock
Registry
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1759-1

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