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  • Cardiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical intervention for cardiac arrest.
  • Chest compression devices are increasingly used to automate and standardize CPR.
  • Complications from CPR devices require thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of chest scarring following resuscitation with a piston-based chest compression device.
  • To emphasize the necessity of long-term follow-up for survivors of critical illness.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing the clinical course and outcomes of a patient resuscitated with a piston-based device.
  • Review of relevant literature on CPR device complications and patient follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed significant chest scarring at the device's application site post-resuscitation.
  • This finding underscores potential iatrogenic effects of mechanical CPR devices.

Conclusions:

  • Chest scarring is a potential complication of piston-based chest compression devices.
  • Regular follow-up of critical illness survivors is crucial for identifying and managing such sequelae.