Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Emergency Treatment » Resuscitation » Heart Massage
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures » Cardiac Surgical Procedures » Heart Massage
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Thoracic Surgical Procedures » Cardiac Surgical Procedures » Heart Massage
Description
Rhythmic compression of the heart by pressure applied manually over the sternum (closed heart massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open heart massage). It is done to reinstate and maintain circulation. (Dorland, 28th ed) MeSH
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