Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation and Survival From Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Study

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Authors

Ahamed H. Idris · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Elisabete Aramendi · University of the Basque Country

Brian G. Leroux · University of Washington

Xabier Jaureguibeitia · University of the Basque Country

Betty Yang · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sarah Shaver · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Mary P. Chang

Abstract

In this study, lung inflation occurred infrequently with bag-valve-mask ventilation during 30:2 CPR. Lung inflation in ≥50% of pauses was associated with improved return of spontaneous circulation, survival, and survival with favorable neurological outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 148, Issue 23, pp. 1847-1856

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.065561

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