A 50-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest in the back of a lorry cab with very limited space. Manual chest compressions are extremely difficult du...

Question

A 50-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest in the back of a lorry cab with very limited space. Manual chest compressions are extremely difficult due to the confined environment. What approach should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Deploy a mechanical CPR device (e.g., LUCAS) which can operate effectively in confined spaces while extrication is coordinated

Answer

Attempt mouth-to-mouth ventilation only until the patient is accessible

Answer

Wait until the patient can be extricated before commencing CPR

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Perform external cardiac compression using only one hand

Answer

Cease resuscitation as effective CPR is not possible in a confined space

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Mechanical CPR in Confined Spaces

A 50-year-old male is found in cardiac arrest in the back of a lorry cab with very limited space. Manual chest compressions are extremely difficult due to the confined environment. What approach should be considered?