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postresuscitation syndrome |
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postresuscitation syndrome
Emergency medicine A condition seen in 'arrested' Pts in whom CPR is delayed, characterized by protracted ↓ in cardiac output, despite normal BP, due to a combination of pump failure,
microthromboembolism–2º to intravascular obstruction, causing ↑ systemic vascular resistence, DIC, vasospasm–multi-organ failure, lung insufficiency, and cerebral ischemia triggering arrhythmias, renal shutdown, pulmonary
edema. Cf Post-perfusion syndrome. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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