Korean J Leg Med.  1997 Oct;21(2):73-75.

Injuries by Resuscitation

• Lee JB

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a routine procedure to survive the patient when abrupt cardiac failure develops. External cardiac compression with respiratory care is usually done, which produce much artifacts such as sternal or rib fracture, cardiac injuries, pulmonary injuries, fat embolism, liver injuries and so no. These lesions often resemble especially blunt force injury, and must be differentiated from the antemortem injury. Basic points about the CPR and some characteristics of the injuries by the CPR are described. And thorough history taking for the situation during the CPR is emphasized.

MeSH Terms

Artifacts
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Embolism, Fat
Heart Failure
Humans
Liver
Lung Injury
Resuscitation*
Rib Fractures