Efficacy and safety of mechanical chest compression compared with manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adult non-traumatic cardiac arrest: a systematic review of the literature

Background

Mechanical chest compression devices deliver consistent compressions, but their clinical benefit over manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and their safety profile remain debated.

Objectives

To evaluate the effect of mechanical compression compared with manual CPR on survival (primary objective), return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), neurological outcome, CPR-related injuries, and compression quality in adults with non-traumatic cardiac arrest.

Methods