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Reanimation durch präkordialen Faustschlag

Successful resuscitation after cardiac arrest using a precordial thump

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Es wird über die erfolgreiche Reanimation eines Jugendlichen mithilfe des präkordialen Faustschlags bei beobachteter Asystolie während einer orthopädischen Operation berichtet. Der Patient konnte 10 Tage nach dem Vorfall ohne neurologisches Defizit aus dem Krankenhaus entlassen werden.

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The case of 16-year-old, ASA I classified patient who suffered cardiac arrest during orthopedic surgery is reported. Return of spontaneous circulation was achieved with a precordial thump. The patient was discharged from hospital without any neurological deficits 10 days after the event.

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  1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Universität Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland

    J. Küstermann, A. Tannert, N. Roewer & R.M. Muellenbach

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Küstermann, J., Tannert, A., Roewer, N. et al. Reanimation durch präkordialen Faustschlag. Anaesthesist 59, 714–716 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00101-010-1738-2

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