precordial thump

The administration of a blow(s) to the anterior chest of a person who has undergone cardiac arrest

precordial thump

A forceful punch delivered to a patient’s sternum in an attempt to terminate a lethal cardiac rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.

CAUTION!

This procedure is not routinely used. The critical time it consumes during resuscitation may be better used by starting chest compressions and assigning a second rescuer to obtain an automated external defibrillator. Synonym: chest thumpSee also: thump

单词	precordial thump
释义	DictionarySeeprecordialEncyclopediaSeethump precordial thump The administration of a blow(s) to the anterior chest of a person who has undergone cardiac arrest precordial thump A forceful punch delivered to a patient’s sternum in an attempt to terminate a lethal cardiac rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. CAUTION! This procedure is not routinely used. The critical time it consumes during resuscitation may be better used by starting chest compressions and assigning a second rescuer to obtain an automated external defibrillator. Synonym: chest thumpSee also: thump AcronymsSeePCT
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