A Rozenberg, P Incagnoli, P Delpech, C Spaulding, B Vivien, K B Kern, P Carli
BACKGROUND: Internal cardiac compressions are more efficient than closed chest compressions (CCC) in cardiac arrest (CA). AIM OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the prehospital feasibility of performing a new method of minimally invasive direct cardiac massage (MID-CM TheraCardia Inc.). METHODS: Prospective non-randomized open study, after ethical committee approval. Inclusion of 18-85 years old patients in witnessed CA if BLS>5 min and unsuccessful ACLS>20 min after CA...
September 2001: Resuscitation