Blood Flow Residual

Residual blood flow (K. after complete cardiac arrest) is a condition that occurs after complete cardiac arrest and is characterized by the preservation of blood flow in the vessels, despite the absence of cardiac contraction. This occurs because the pressure in the arteries and veins is maintained by the residual movement of blood caused by the contraction of the heart muscles, as well as by the work of the body muscles, which continue to contract even after the heart has stopped. Residual blood flow can persist for up to several minutes, but it usually stops within a few seconds after cardiac arrest.

Residual blood flow is important for maintaining the body's functioning after cardiac arrest, as it ensures the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and organs that need it. However, if residual blood flow persists for too long, it can cause tissue and organ damage due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, if a person experiences cardiac arrest, it is necessary to begin resuscitation measures as quickly as possible to restore cardiac activity and prevent residual blood flow.

Residual blood flow

Residual blood flow is a technique used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain vitality in the absence or weak heart function. When the heart stops, the brain stops receiving the oxygen and glucose it needs to function. This leads to loss of consciousness and death if measures are not taken to maintain blood flow and blood pressure.

When the heart stops completely and the heart rhythm does not return within a few minutes, a condition known as "brain death" is sometimes observed, where the central nervous system stops functioning. In this case, blood flow remains high, but blood supply to the brain is reduced, which can lead to permanent damage. Remaining blood flow represents the only rescue maneuver that can be used to increase blood flow to brain tissue and restore nerve cell function.

What happens during residual blood flow? During CPR, the blood flow left can help save the victim's life by increasing blood pressure and stimulating circulation. Because the heart has stopped pumping blood through the lungs, each breathing activity causes an increase in pressure in the blood vessels, therefore causing blood pressure to rise to a level sufficient to maintain normal blood flow. If the residual blood flow is turned on, the pulse rises above 60 beats per minute. Further, increasing the flow of blood through the lungs to the brain helps increase blood pressure in the portal