Resuscitation
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Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effects of Mechanical Versus Bag-Valve Ventilation on Gas Exchange During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Emergency Department Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial (CPR-VENT).
Effective ventilation is crucial for successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Previous studies indicate that higher arterial oxygen levels (PaO2) during CPR increase the chances of successful resuscitation. However, the advantages of mechanical ventilators over bag-valve ventilation for achieving optimal PaO2 during CPR remain uncertain. ⋯ In ED patients with refractory cardiac arrest, arterial oxygen levels during CPR were comparable between patients ventilated with MV and BV. Mechanical ventilation is at least feasible and safe during CPR in intubated cardiac arrest patients.