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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

Closed cardiac massage now is commonly used, whereby pressure is applied to the breastbone (sternum) directly over the heart. The sternum is compressed intermittently about 60 times a minute while the lungs are expanded with oxygen.

Key term(s)
  • CCM

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
CONT

[La circulation] est réalisée par «le massage cardiaque externe» (MCE), c'est-à-dire par des compressions thoraciques externes, qui doivent être effectuées selon des règles très strictes, pour obtenir une efficacité optimale et un minimum d'effets néfastes (fractures de côtes...).

Key term(s)
  • massage cardiaque fermé

Spanish

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