Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ersilia M. DeFilippis, Lauren S. Ranard, David D. Berg
Abstract
hen we entered cardiology training, we never expected to think of our own safety before initiating chest compressions on a pulseless patient. Yet, the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised new questions, including issues of clinician safety during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCardiopulmonary resuscitationPandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical emergencyResuscitationEmergency medicineInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsRespiratory Support and Mechanisms