CPR compressions in a strip

Figure 1

After the VT was recognized, compressions were started. As you can see on the arterial line, compressions generated (as registered on the graph) pressures of about 80-100. 

Earlier study mentioned pressured of 60-80 during compression. They used pneumatic compression device at a compression rate of 60/min (study done in 1989). 

This strip captured and emphasized high quality compression. The patient in this case was converted back to SR and got adequate pressures.

Reference:

Paradis N. et al. 1989. Simultaneous aortic, jugular bulb, and right atrial pressures during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in humans. Insights into mechanisms. Circulation. 1989;80:361-368

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/80/2/361.full.pdf

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