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Serious complications from active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation

W Rabl1, M Baubin, G Broinger

  • 1Institut für Forensische Medizin, Leopold-Franzens-Universität, Innsbruck, Austria.

Summary

Active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACD-CPR) leads to more frequent rib and sternal fractures compared to standard CPR. This technique also carries a higher risk of cardiac injury and potential fatality.

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