| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9179929 | Resuscitation | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
An ITV can augment perfusion during CPR. The observed effectiveness of ITVs in the laboratory and in the clinic suggests a thoracic pump mechanism for Standard CPR, and perhaps also an effective compression threshold that must be exceeded to generate blood flow by external chest compression.
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Authors
Charles F. Babbs,