Heart Massage Transthoracic

Transthoracic cardiac massage is a direct cardiac massage that is performed through an incision in the chest.

This type of massage is used in cases of cardiac arrest, when it is necessary to directly influence the heart to restore its contractile function.

Transthoracic cardiac massage technique:

1. An incision is made in the chest to access the heart.

2. The heart is taken in the palm and squeezed rhythmically, imitating its contractions. The compression frequency should be 60-100 per minute.

3. Simultaneously with the massage, artificial ventilation of the lungs can be performed.

4. The massage continues until independent cardiac activity is restored.

Transthoracic cardiac massage is an effective method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during circulatory arrest and is used in a hospital setting by resuscitators. Correct execution of the techniques allows you to maintain blood circulation until normal heart function is restored.

Transthoracic cardiac massage - direct massage, performed in the area of ​​​​the projection of the heart. A special apparatus is used (“Bobrov apparatus”). Performed by a doctor after an arc incision thoracotomy or anterior costal approach. When providing first aid, indirect M. is performed by one or more rescuers in the count “One, two, three” by periodically pressing on the xiphoid process for 3-5 s. at a rate of 70-90 pressures per minute. If the heart has stopped pumping (no pulsation of the arteries and veins), then indirect heart massage continues with the victim laid on a hard, firm and flat surface until the arrival of doctors for no more than 2 minutes.

Heart massage, like any other medical procedure, has its own characteristics. One of the most common types of massage is transthoracic cardiac massage. This method involves direct compression of the heart muscle through the chest. The transthoracic method is performed by cardiologists and anesthesiologists.

The main advantages of transthoracic massage