Cardiac tamponade secondary to cardiopulmonary resuscitation in apatient receiving antiplatelet therapy Yoshikazu Hachiro, Hitoshi Okada, Tatsuya Hayakawa, Izumi Matsubara, Kozi Maekawa, Toshiaki Tanaka
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/ajem.2000.18128
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 18 , Issue 7 ,
Published in issue: November 2000
x Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a well-recognized means of CPR maintaining circulation during cardiac arrest. However, CPR can cause a variety of complications even when performed properly. Documented complications of standard CPR include rib fractures, sternal fractures, pneumothorax, and rarely cardiac, gastric, or hepatic complications.1-3 Cardiac tamponade caused by CPR is rare and is most often caused by fractures of the ribs or sternum.
Prolonged cardiac arrest: successful resuscitation with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Chun-Wen Chiu, Hsu-Heng Yen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Ying-Cheng Chen, Fu-Yuan Siao
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2013.06.040
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 31 , Issue 11 ,
Published online: September 23 2013
x Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support can extend the duration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but prolonged CPR may develop multiple organ failure, and neurologic death is a major complication. We present a case of a 35-year-old woman with fulminant myocarditis secondary to H1N1 influenza A infection, in which cardiac arrest was refractory to prolonged conventional CPR. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was initiated 250 minutes after prolonged CPR. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provided cardiopulmonary life support for prolonged CPR, achieving a sustained return of spontaneous circulation, which allowed further treatment and made a good recovery with intact cerebral performance.
Push-fast recommendation on performing CPR causes excessive chest compression rates, a manikin model Ming-Yuan Hong, Jui-Yi Tsou, Pai-Chin Tsao, Chih-Jan Chang, Hsiang-Chin Hsu, Tsung-Yu Chan, Sheng-Hsiang Lin, Chih-Hsien Chi, and others
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.08.074
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 32 , Issue 12 ,
Published online: September 6 2014
x Increasing chest compression rate during cardiopulmonary resuscitation can affect the workload and, ultimately, the quality of chest compression. This study examines the effects of compression at the rate of as-fast-as-you-can on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance.
Hemoconcentration during cardiac arrest and CPR Dietrich Jehle, Albert B. Fiorello, Eric Brader, Eric Cottington, Richard J. Kozak
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(94)90269-0
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 12 , Issue 5 ,
Published in issue: September 1994
x The objective of this study was to determine if hemoconcentration occurs during cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The design was an animal model of cardiac arrest and CPR performed at a research institute using six mongrel dogs. After the induction of cardiac arrest, animals were subjected to 4 minutes of ventricular fibrillation followed by 20 minutes of CPR. Resuscitation was then achieved using countershocks, drugs, and intravenous fluids. Hemoglobin concentrations were obtained before arrest and every 5 minutes during CPR.
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation: we need to know more Wei Li, Xuezhong Yu
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.07.080
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 10 ,
Published online: July 30 2015
x In the August 2015 issue of the American Journal of Emergency Department , Soo Hoon Lee and his colleagues [1] have drawn the interesting and reasonable conclusion that current recommended chest compression (CC) depth (≥
Extensive injury after use of a mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device J. Wind, S.C.A.M. Bekkers, L.J.H. van Hooren, L.W.E. van Heurn
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2008.11.018
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 27 , Issue 8 ,
Published in issue: October 2009
x We report a case of a 49-year-old woman with a ruptured liver and spleen found at autopsy, which may have been related to the use of a mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device (AutoPulse, ZOLL Medical Corporation, Chelmsford, Mass). She was admitted because of an out-of-hospital resuscitation, and under the suspicion of a pulmonary embolism, a thrombolytic agent was administered. Despite prolonged continuation of mechanical CPR, she died of persistent asystole. The evidence for improved outcomes after the use of a mechanical CPR device during resuscitation is still scarce.
Developments in external cardiac pacing : M. Kent Coxon, Norm Dinerman. Denver Department of Health and Hospitals, Denver, CO 80204
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(84)90138-4
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 2 , Issue 4 ,
Published in issue: July 1984
Effectiveness of mouth-to-mouth ventilation after video self-instruction training in laypersons Hyuk J. Choi, Christopher C. Lee, Tae H. Lim, Bo S. Kang, Adam J. Singer, Mark C. Henry
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2009.02.015
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 28 , Issue 6 ,
Published online: February 8 2010
x Mouth-to-mouth ventilation is a skill taught in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for laypersons. However, its effectiveness is questioned. Our aim was to determine the effectiveness of mouth-to-mouth ventilation training using a self-instruction CPR training video for laypersons.
The effect of epinephrine versus methoxamine on regional myocardial blood flow and defibrillation rates following a prolonged cardiorespiratory arrest in a swine model Charles G. Brown, Steven E. Katz, Howard A. Werman, Tuan Luu, Eric A. Davis, Robert L. Hamlin
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(87)90382-2
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 5 , Issue 5 ,
Published in issue: September 1987
x Recent studies in swine have shown that larger doses of epinephrine than those currently employed for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly improve regional myocardial blood flow following prolonged cardiac arrest. The dose-response effect of a pure alpha-adrenergic agonist, methoxamine, on regional myocardial blood flow has not been investigated in this setting. This study compared the effect of high-dose epinephrine with graded doses of methoxamine on regional myocardial blood flow, oxygen delivery/utilization, and defibrillation rates during CPR.
Electroventilation : L. A. Geddes, W. D. Voorhees, III, C. F. Babbs. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(84)90140-2
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 2 , Issue 4 ,
Published in issue: July 1984
Rescuer factors predict high-quality CPR—a manikin-based study of health care providers Chi-Chun Lin, Chan-Wei Kuo, Chip-Jin Ng, Wen-Cheng Li, Yi-Ming Weng, Jih-Chang Chen
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.09.001
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 34 , Issue 1 ,
Published online: September 7 2015
x In the provision of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by health care providers, factors associated with high-quality CPR should be explored.
Student, instructor, and course factors predicting achievement in CPR training classes Robert T. Brennan
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(91)90080-4
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 9 , Issue 3 ,
Published in issue: May 1991
x Twenty-three chapters of the American Red Cross located in the Northeast participated in this study of achievement in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes. Sixty-eight classes offered to the public were studied by a pencil-and-paper survey and a specially developed written test. This study locates student, instructor, and course factors associated with achievement in CPR classes. Student factors found to be significant predictors of achievement were reading difficulty, age, and prior CPR training.
Rescuers’ effect on active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACD-CPR) operating Chih-Hsien Chi, Fong-Gong Wu, Tsung-Hsiey Wu
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2003.08.015
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 21 , Issue 7 ,
Published in issue: November 2003
x The purpose of this study is to consider the perceptions of rescuers of ACD operation and their anatomy characteristics are evaluated to yield a better understanding on operation of ACD. A prospective, descriptive study to evaluate professional providers received ACD training. A total of 39 emergency medical professional participated in this study. CPR is performed as both ACD and standard CPR on a manikin separately. 56.4% of the participants felt that the ACD device was not easy or was very difficult to use.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality during navigation in inshore fishing boats: a pilot study with fishermen Felipe Fernández Méndez, Roberto Barcala-Furelos, Ramón Fungueiriño-Suárez, Marcos Mecías-Calvo, Cristian Abelairas-Gómez, Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.08.018
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 11 ,
Published online: August 12 2015
x Fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs and hardest occupations [1,2]. It is estimated that fishing has a mortality rate all over the world of approximately 24
Enhanced vasopressor response after 3- and 5-MG doses of epinephrine during CPR in humans : Edgar R. Gonzalez, Joseph P. Ornato, A. Randolf Garnett, Ronald L. Levine, Barbara K. McClung. Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA 23298
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(86)90202-0
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 4 , Issue 5 ,
Published in issue: September 1986
Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the Hispanic vs the non-Hispanic populations Tyler F. Vadeboncoeur, Peter B. Richman, Michael Darkoh, Vatsal Chikani, Lani Clark, Bentley J. Bobrow
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2007.10.002
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 26 , Issue 6 ,
Published in issue: July 2008
x The aim of this study is to compare rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Hispanic and non-Hispanic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) victims in Arizona.
Comparison of chest compression kinematics associated with over-the-head and standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation Chih-Hsien Chi, Jui-Yi Tsou, Fong-Chin Su
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2008.08.029
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 27 , Issue 9 ,
Published in issue: November 2009
x Over-the-head cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a method of chest compression, which may be easier to perform than standard CPR in a confined space.
Randomized trial of the chest compressions effectiveness comparing 3 feedback CPR devices and standard basic life support by nurses Zenon Truszewski, Lukasz Szarpak, Andrzej Kurowski, Togay Evrin, Piotr Zasko, Lukasz Bogdanski, Lukasz Czyzewski
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.11.003
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 34 , Issue 3 ,
Published online: November 4 2015
x Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality and serious neurological morbidity in Europe. We aim to investigate the effect of 3 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback devices on effectiveness of chest compression during CPR.
Aortic valve disruption and regurgitation complicating CPR detected by transesophageal echocardiography Matthew Huei-Ming Ma, Guan-Tarn Huang, Shih-Ming Wang, Tong-Yuan Tai, Kou-Gi Shyu, Juey-Jen Hwang, Yung-Zu Tseng, Wen-Pin Lien
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(94)90279-8
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 12 , Issue 5 ,
Published in issue: September 1994
Experimental CPR models: The issue of utility Nicholas Bircher, Norman S. Abramson
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(84)90176-1
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 2 , Issue 4 ,
Published in issue: July 1984
