Resuscitation - Related Resources

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Bystander CPR, early defibrillation (< 6 min) by basic emergency medical technicians and advanced life support improve survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Defibrillation by Basic Emergency Medical Technicians in Patients with out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
Rapid defibrillation by non-medical personnel using an automated external defibrillator can improve survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Use of Automated External Defibrillator by Non-Medical Personnel.
The benefits of Laryngeal mask airway include increased speed and reliability of placement by inexperienced personnel at resuscitation, haemodynamic stability, less coughing and sore throat. Its disadvantage is an increased likelihood of leak and gastric insufflation Laryngeal Mask Airway (Lma) Compared to Tracheal Tube (Tt) or Facemask (Fm).

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