The effect of the head-up position on cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cheng-Chieh HuangKuan-Chih ChenZih-Yang LinYu-Hsuan ChouWen-Liang ChenTsung-Han LeeKun-Te LinPei-You HsiehCheng Hsu ChenChu-Chung ChouYan-Ren LinPublished in: Critical care (London, England) (2021)
In experimental models, gradually elevating the head and chest following a brief interval of circulatory priming with ACD and ITD devices can enhance CoPP, lower ICP and improve CerPP significantly while maintaining MAP. This effect is immediate, remains sustained and is associated with improved outcomes.