Ricardo L Cordioli, Aissam Lyazidi, Nathalie Rey, Jean-Max Granier, Dominique Savary, Laurent Brochard, Jean-Christophe M Richard
The optimal ventilation strategy during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is unknown. Chest compression (CC) generates circulation, while during decompression, thoracic recoil generates negative pressure and venous return. Continuous flow insufflation of oxygen (CFI) allows noninterrupted CC and generates positive airway pressure (Paw). The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of positive Paw compared with the current recommended ventilation strategy on intrathoracic pressure (P(IT)) variations, ventilation, and lung volume...
January 15, 2016: Journal of Applied Physiology