Mallory-Weiss Syndrome During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by an Untrained Bystander.
- Author:
Bum Jin OH
;
Sung Oh HWANG
;
Seong Whan KIM
;
Gu Hyun KANG
;
Joong Bum MUN
;
Kang Hyun LEE
;
June Myong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*;
Female;
Humans;
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome*;
Middle Aged
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
1999;10(1):122-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
There have been many reports regarding complications associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) and it may be true that there are many unrevealed complications. Although it is used to say that 'any CPR is better than no CPR', inadvertent or inadequate CPR may insult in serious organ injury. This report describes a 64-year-old woman who suffered Mallory-Weiss tear resulting from inadvertent cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a bystander who had never been trained. Possible mechanisms of gastric injuries caused by CPR are suggested, and importance of adequate CPR training are emphasized in this report.
