Breaking your heart-A review on CPR-related injuries

Am J Emerg Med. 2018 May;36(5):838-842. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.12.063. Epub 2017 Dec 28.

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been shown to increase survival after cardiac arrest, but is associated with the risk of acquired injuries to the patient. While traumatic chest wall injuries are most common, other injuries include upper airway, pulmonary and intra-abdominal injuries. This review discusses the risk factors and prevalence of CPR-related injuries.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Chest wall injuries; Emergency medicine; Trauma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / etiology*
  • Age Factors
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / adverse effects*
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / methods
  • Facial Injuries / etiology
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest / therapy*
  • Heart Massage / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Thoracic Injuries / etiology*
  • Time Factors