The ElevatedCPR® Method
The ElevatedCPR® Method
The ElevatedCPR method is a technologically-advanced technique for performing device-assisted head up CPR that incorporates raising the head, heart, and thorax in a multi-level elevation, in a timed sequence, in conjunction with best practice resuscitation protocols.1
The timing and elevation sequence for the ElevatedCPR method are scientifically based on preclinical studies which have shown the benefits of a sequence that includes a two minute period of high quality CPR with ACD/ITD or mCPR/ITD with the patient in a low supine position followed by a slow progressive rise of 6cm/min over two minutes to a head height of 22cm and a thorax of 8cm improves CerPP and CorPP.7,8,9
Evidence-Based Benefits of the ElevatedCPR Method
Preclinical studies show that the addition of the ElevatedCPR method to the existing use of an ITD and ACD-CPR or mechanical CPR has been demonstrated to:
Significantly increase cerebral perfusion pressure to greater than 80% of normal when two minutes of priming in the lowered position preceded slowly raising the head and thorax to the elevated positions over a two minute period.8,9
Immediately and significantly decrease intracranial pressure, while maintaining aortic pressure2,4 reducing the chance of a brain concussion with every compression.2,4,8,9
Significantly increase coronary perfusion pressure to greater than 70% of normal when two minutes of priming in the lowered position preceded slowly raising the head and thorax to the elevated positions over a two minute period.8,9
The Science Behind the ElevatedCPR Method
The ElevatedCPR method is the first major CPR breakthrough in decades and may potentially offer a significant opportunity to improve the chances for neurologically-intact survival of cardiac arrest when implemented with the proper bundle of devices
1. Strobos, Resuscitation, 2018
2. Debaty, et al., Resuscitation, 2015
3. Debaty, et al., Resuscitation, 2016
4. Ryu, et al., Resuscitation, 2016
5. Moore, et al., Resuscitation, 2017
6. Moore, et al., Resuscitation, 2018
7. Moore, et al., Circulation, 2018
8. Rojas, et al., NAEMSP, 2019
9. Frascone, Gathering of Eagles, 2019
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Latest News
Poster Presentations at American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium Demonstrate Improved Survival, Improved Cerebral Perfusion Pressure with Controlled Sequential Elevation
November 14, 2019
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