Title: Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation<br/>Author: Mike Winters<br/><a href='http://umem.org/profiles/faculty/141/'>[Click to email author]</a><hr/><p>
<strong><u>Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</u></strong> </p>
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitations are often highly stressful and chaotic situations. As a result, it is no surprise that ventilation rates can be as high as 60 breaths per minute. </li>
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Hyperventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation can increase intrathoracic pressure, impair venous return, decrease coronary perfusion pressure, and ultimately decrease survival.</li>
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It is imperative that the team leader pay close attention to ventilation and ensure that approximately 8 to 10 breaths per minute are delivered.</li>
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Once ROSC is achieved, the respiratory rate should be adjusted to maintain a PaCO2 between 40 and 45 mm Hg. </li>
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Chang MP, Idris AH. The past, present, and future of ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. <em>Curr Opin Crit Care</em> 2017; 23:188-192.</p>
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