A case of asystole following direct current CDC cardioversion for atrial fibrillation is described and studies of the complications associated with DC cardioversion are presented. It is important to be aware of the possible severe complications of DC cardioversion.
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- Ventilation is really important during CPR because it helps get oxygen into the body, but there are still many questions about how to do it best.
- This review talks about the problems faced when trying to ventilate someone during cardiac arrest and what we need to know about how to keep their airways open and give the right amount of air.
- It also looks at tools that can help with breathing during CPR and suggests things we should study more in the future to improve CPR techniques.
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