Sustained consciousness during ventricular fibrillation: Case report of cough cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Author(s): David, S. W.

Journal/Book: Catheter Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996; 37: Div John Wiley & Sons Inc, 605 Third Ave, New York, NY 10158-0012. Wiley-Liss. 47-48.

Abstract: A 54-year-old male developed ventricular fibrillation during right coronary angiography, Cough cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed for 30 sec allowing the patient to remain alert and hemodynamically stable, Cough cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a simple, often overlooked technique that can be utilized during resuscitation in the cardiac catheterization laboratory

Note: Article SW David, Providence Hosp, Cardiac Catheterizat Lab, 16001 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48037 USA

Keyword(s): coronary angiography; arrhythmias; CORONARY ARTERIOGRAPHY

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