Abstract
Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify post-CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) injuries.Material and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively in 47 patients who had non-traumatic arrest and return of spontaneous circulation after CPR. Age, gender, CPR duration, findings of thoracic CT after CPR and mortality data of patients were evaluated.Results: The median age of the patients in our study was 73 years (IQR: 18) and 59.6% of the patients were female. The age and duration of CPR were significantly higher in patients with identified CPR-related injuries (p<0.05). There was no correlation between CPR-related injury and gender and death (p>0.05). Rib fractures were found in 48.9%, lung contusion in 23.4%, hemothorax in 17%, pneumothorax in 10.6%, pneumomediastinum in 4.3% and clavicle fracture in 2.1% of all patients.Conclusion: Injuries due to chest trauma often develop in cases that respond to CPR. Therefore, clinicians who follow-up the patient should keep in mind that injuries may occur after CPR and determine treatment protocols aimed for these complications in terms of post cardiac arrest.
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