Use of an Automated, Load-Distributing Band Chest Compression Device for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation

2006242 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Marcus Eng Hock Ong · Virginia Commonwealth University

Joseph P. Ornato · Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

D. P. Edwards · Virginia Commonwealth University

Harinder Dhindsa · Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Al M. Best · Virginia Commonwealth University

Caesar S. Ines · Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Scott E. Hickey

Abstract

Compared with resuscitation using manual CPR, a resuscitation strategy using LDB-CPR on EMS ambulances is associated with improved survival to hospital discharge in adults with out-of-hospital nontraumatic cardiac arrest.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 295, Issue 22, pp. 2629-37

DOI: 10.1001/jama.295.22.2629

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