Difference between revisions of "Precordial Thump"

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The precordial thump is a medical technique used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. The technique is best described as "punch the patient in the chest as hard as you f**king can!" The People's Elbow is a variation of the precordial thump that is considered to be the most electrifying move in all of ACLS.^[1]

Did You Know?

Did you know that The White Stripes created the album Icky Precordial Thump (Album) in dedication to those trained in ACLS?

Related Reading

- Bacon

- Cardiac Catheterization

- Crash Cart

- The People's Elbow

- Precranial Thump

References

1. ↑ Study: The People’s Elbow is the Most Electrifying Move in All of ACLS

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