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A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique
Published on: April 26, 2015
[Successful resuscitation after cardiac arrest using a precordial thump.]
J Küstermann1, A Tannert, N Roewer
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Universität Würzburg, Deutschland. Kuesterman_J@klinik.uni-wuerzburg.de
Abstract:
The case of 16-year-old, ASA I classified patient who suffered cardiac arrest during orthopedic surgery is reported. Return of spontaneous circulation was achieved with a precordial thump. The patient was discharged from hospital without any neurological deficits 10 days after the event.
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