Automatic chest compression devices are routinely used on Earth by doctors in restricted environments such as emergency helicopter, or where prolonged CPR needs to be carried out over a longer period ...
Cardiac arrest remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide 1. Rapid and high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a key determinant of survival, making consistent chest compression ...
New research has found that a type of automatic chest compression is more effective to carry out CPR in space than the ‘handstand method’ that is currently recommended in emergency protocols for ...