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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.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/11/acls-rock/ Study: The People’s Elbow is the Most Electrifying Move in All of ACLS]</ref>
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Did you know that The White Stripes created the album ''[[Icky Precordial Thump (Album)]]'' in dedication to those trained in ACLS?
'''Related Reading'''
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- [[Bacon]]
- [[Cardiac Catheterization]]
- [[Crash Cart]]
- [[The People's Elbow]]
