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Open AccessPresence of chest tubes does not affect the hemodynamic efficacy of standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), chest tubes can hinder increases in intrathoracic pressure by venting the pressure during chest compressions, thus reducing the blood flow generated by the thoracic ...