Friday, July 29, 2011

Ask Dr KK: Is chest compression cardiac resuscitation effective in children?



Only chest compression cardiac resuscitation [CCCR] is more effective in adults. In other conditions like children, unwitnessed cardiac arrest and non cardiac arrests, one may have to do complete cardiac pulmonary resuscitation involving breathing and chest compression cycles.


About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.  

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