La Reanimación Cardiopulmonar ha sido el método habitual de atención ante la parada cardiaca; al mismo tiempo se continúa investigando y desarrollando diversos sistemas y técnicas para intentar mejorar la supervivencia ante esta patología. Presentamos una nueva técnica que está siendo evaluada y utilizada
en diversos países, el Masaje Cardiaco Interno Mínimamente Invasivo.

Palabras clave: Parada cardiorrespiratoria. Reanimación cardiopulmonar. Masaje cardiaco interno.

ABSTRACT

Minimally invasive internal cardiac massage

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is and has been the usual immediate measure when faced with cardiac arrest, but various systems and techniques are being researched, assessed and developed with the aim to improve survival in this particular situation. We here present a new technique, which is being assessed and used in a number of countries: Minimally Invasive Internal Cardiac Massage.

Key Words: Cardiopulmonary arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Internal cardiac massage.