RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Cunningham, Muriel
T1 Minimizing Compression Interruptions Key to Good Outcomes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 46
SP 15
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771446011
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/46/15.1.abstract
AB Although the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care recommend stopping compressions during defibrillation, there is no convincing evidence in the literature to support this practice. This article reviews data confirming the importance of minimizing compression pauses during defibrillation of patients in cardiac arrest.