A comparison of active compression/decompression cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (ACD-CPR) versus standard cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (Std-CPR) at the emergency department
Active-Compression/Decompression CPR (ACD-CPR) by means of a portable handheld suction device was introduced to improve resuscitation outcomes. Results would vary from European and American studies. Presently, ACD-CPR is classified as Class II-B (acceptable but more evidences needed) in the latest A...
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Animo Repository
2003
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Summary: | Active-Compression/Decompression CPR (ACD-CPR) by means of a portable handheld suction device was introduced to improve resuscitation outcomes. Results would vary from European and American studies. Presently, ACD-CPR is classified as Class II-B (acceptable but more evidences needed) in the latest ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association. This pioneering study aimed in evaluating ACD-CPR vs. Standard CPR in the local setting. This might even contribute to the evidences needed to prove ACD-CPR's value. In a period of eight months, qualified patients needing CPR in the Emergency Room of The Makati Medical Center were rendered ACD-CPR or Standard CPR. Data garnered were subjected to a Correlation and Stepwise Regression Technique. Results were neutral indicating that method of CPR did not affect resuscitation outcome. But the information gathered depicted ACD-CPR is still an acceptable alternative. |
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