Therapeutic Technique

Heart Massage

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Rhythmic compression of the heart by pressure applied manually over the sternum (closed heart massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open heart massage). It is done to reinstate and maintain circulation. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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Heart Massage has parent Cardiac Surgical Procedures

Heart Massage has parent Resuscitation

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