Traumatic Pancreatitis: A Rare Complication of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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  • Muhammad Aziz
چکیده

An elderly gentleman was successfully revived after undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest. Post CPR, the patient developed acute pancreatitis which was likely complication of inappropriately delivered chest compressions which caused further complications and resulted in the death of the patient. This case underlines the importance of quality chest compressions that includes correct placement of hands by the operator giving chest compressions to avoid lethal injuries to the receiver.

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دوره 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017