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Precordial thump for cardiac arrest is effective for asystole but not for ventricular fibrillation
Heart Rhythm, 10/05/09
Madias C et al. – Despite generating high LV pressures, precordial thumps were not effective in terminating VF. Based on these data, precordial thump for VF in cardiac arrest victims cannot be recommended but for asystolic victims might be beneficial.
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