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From: Abdominal only CPR during cardiac arrest for a patient with an LVAD during resternotomy: A case report

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Abdominal only cardiopulmonary resuscitation during cardiac arrest in patient with HeartMate. Abdominal only cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a left paramedian technique 1 to 2 inches left of the midline while the surgeon performs cannulation of the femoral artery and vein for placement of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation for long-term mechanical support.

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