CPR-why the new emphasis?
The importance of high quality, prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for patients in cardiac arrest is receiving new attention and emphasis. This extends to CPR for children. In this article, the authors examine the differences in pediatric anatomy and the mechanisms of blood flow during CPR. Additionally, new evidence on the frequent poor performance of CPR and mechanisms to improve it are presented.
Berg
Marc D
MD
Department of Pediatrics, Steele Research Center and Sarver Heart Center, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA. marcb@peds.arizona.edu
Nadkarni
Vinay M
VM
Berg
Robert A
RA
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends*; D002648:Child; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome