Mechanical pacing and induction of ventricular fibrillation by chest compressions: an unexpected phenomenon with possible implications for resuscitation algorithms.
Emergency Department, University Hospital of Padova, Italy.
Federica
F
Stella
Deparment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Italy. Electronic address: alessandro.zorzi@libero.it.
Alessandro
A
Zorzi
Deparment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Italy.
Nicola
N
Gasparetto
Pre-hospital Emergency Service (SUEM-118), Padova, Italy.
Andrea
A
Paoli
Emergency Department, University Hospital of Padova, Italy.
Andrea
A
Bortoluzzi
Deparment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Italy.
Luisa
L
Cacciavillani
D000465:Algorithms; D019296:Capnography; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006336:Heart Massage; D006801:Humans; D011674:Pulse; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*