Friday, July 29, 2011

Ask Dr KK: What is the significance of gasping respiration in CPR or CCCR?


Agonal/gasping respiration is ineffective respiration and should be an indication for cardiac resuscitation. In fact, gasping is the sign that your resuscitation is likely to be successful.


About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.  

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