Automated external defibrillators: to what extent does the algorithm delay CPR?

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Maximizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during resuscitation may improve survival. Resuscitation protocols stack up to 3 shocks to achieve defibrillation, followed by an immediate postdefibrillation pulse check. The purpose of this study is to evaluate outcomes of rhythm rean...

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Published in:	Annals of Emergency Medicine Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 132 - 142
Main Authors:	Rea TD, Shah S, Kudenchuk PJ, Copass MK, Cobb LA
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier B.V. Aug2005
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost