Research and Reviews in the Fastlane 056

This article offers solutions in which he calls for a shift in the research mentality. The pearls: Focus on replication of research findings (and reward this) Broad collaboration and data sharing Altering the reward system for publication and academic advancement (i.e. reward not the number of publications but their impact; focus on the quality of peer review) Recommended by Lauren Westafer Resuscitation, Emergency MedicineSmekal D et al. CPR-related injuries after manual or mechanical chest compressions with the LUCAS™ device: A multicentre study of victims after unsuccessful resuscitation. Resuscitation 2014. PMID 25277343 There are many enthusiasts for mechanical CPR despite the absence of evidence of benefit over manual CPR. This article is a retrospective review of failed cardiac arrest resuscitations looking at the rate of intrathoracic injury after manual or mechanical CPR. Mechanical CPR was associated with a higher rate of injuries but the significance of these is unclear. For now, this adds to the literature arguing against the widespread application (and cost associated with it) of mechanical CPR. Recommended by Ryan Radecki Read More: CPR: Crushing it with Machines (Ryan Radecki) The R&R iconoclastic sneak peek icon key The list of contributors The R&R ARCHIVE R&R Hall of famer You simply MUST READ this! R&R Hot stuff! Everyone’s going to be talking about this R&R Landmark paper A paper that made a difference R&...
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