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As the pathophysiology of CPR is understood, ways to alter cerebral blood flow and neurologic outcome following CPR are likely to develop. This review highlights those areas likely to be of clinical importance in the near future.
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Rogers, M.C. The physiology of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Intensive Care Med 15 (Suppl 1), S5–S8 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00260874
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