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A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique
A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique
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A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique

A Rat Model of Ventricular Fibrillation and Resuscitation by Conventional Closed-chest Technique

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09:47 min

April 26, 2015

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09:47 min
April 26, 2015

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This article describes a rat model of electrically-induced ventricular fibrillation and resuscitation by chest compression, ventilation, and delivery of electrical shocks that simulates an episode of sudden cardiac arrest and conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The model enables gathering insights on the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest and exploration of new resuscitation strategies.

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