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The Dangers of Chest Compression: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Chest injuries after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are common, but subsequent infected parasternal collections after CPR are uncommonly described. We present a case of a 49-year-old female with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU) who developed multiple sternal and rib fractures and a large infected parasternal collection after community CPR following a heroin overdose. She was treated with antibiotics and required surgical evacuation of the collection. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing post-CPR chest wall complications early to prevent serious morbidity.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.116582

Authors: A Abdul Hai, Graeme Currie, David Miller, Mohammed Khalil

Institutions: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7213766377