Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in COVID-19 patients #MMPMID32493738
Chahar P; Marciniak D
Cleve Clin J Med 2020[Jun]; ? (?): ? PMID32493738show ga
COVID-19 is extremely transmissible. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is associated with multiple aerosol-generating procedures including chest compression, positive pressure ventilation, and airway manipulation. Healthcare providers who perform CPR are at high risk of contracting COVID-19. CPR in patients with suspected or proven COVID-19 must be performed without compromising the safety of healthcare providers. An overview of special considerations.