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Cerebral Resuscitation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 June 2012

Paul T. Hogya  and
Keith G. Harpe
Paul T. Hogya
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA
Keith G. Harpe
Affiliation:
Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA
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Resuscitology is the science of reanimation from apparent death or from unconsciousness. Prior to the last quarter of this century, resuscitation was steeped in myth, supported only by anecdote, and founded on unphysiologic principles. The development of new, scientifically based, modern concepts and practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) injected great hope into improving the chances for survival and quality of life for cardiac patients.

Recent reports indicate that there are nearly 70,000 “successful” cardiac resuscitations annually. However, it is estimated that only 10% are able to resume their former lifestyles. It is anticipated that with the expansion of prehospital emergency medical services, this proportion will increase. These facts have stimulated intense research aimed at elucidating the pathophysiology of cellular death with the goal of protecting the brain during cardiac arrest.

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Journal Club
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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 5 , Issue 4 , December 1990 , pp. 393 - 397
Copyright
Copyright © World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 1990

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