Fortschritte der Medizin
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The pro and contra of reanimation are discussed and the essentials of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are lined out according to the ABC of reanimation by Safar. The review of the literature shows that the majority of the therapeutic measures practised today is known already for over 200 years. A survey of the results of these live safing measures is given and the attitude and opinion of resuscitated patients are discussed.