Hemodynamic Directed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Improves Short-Term Survival From Ventricular Fibrillation Cardiac Arrest*

Abstract

Hemodynamic directed resuscitation targeting coronary perfusion pressures greater than 20 mm Hg during 10 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest improves short-term survival, when compared to resuscitation with depth of compressions guided to 33 mm or 51 mm and standard American Heart Association vasopressor dosing.