Peripheral Arterial Compression as a New Adjunct Technique to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

The success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critically dependent on the maintenance of myocardial and cerebral perfusion; therefore, preferential perfusion of these vital organs over non-vital vascular beds, such as the extremities, is desirable. We propose that compression of the femoral and/or brachial arteries during CPR improves resuscitation outcomes.

Automated summary

The success of CPR relies on maintaining adequate blood flow to the heart and brain. This study proposes that compressing the femoral and/or brachial arteries during CPR can improve resuscitation outcomes by ensuring preferential perfusion to these vital organs.