Abstract
Objective: To comprehensively assess whether mechanical CPR devices can bring better clinical results than manual chest compression. Methods: This is a narrative bibliographic review. A research protocol was formalized and executed to conduct the search in the PubMed database during July 2020 and September 2020, with articles published between 2015 and 2020. The results obtained were analyzed and incorporated into the present study from inclusion and exclusion criteria established in the protocol. Results: We sought to elucidate about the use of mechanical devices in CPR and the conventional technique, performed by manual compression and as a result it was found that the CPR protocols involving mechanical devices for chest compression are not superior to conventional therapy involving only chest compressions. manuals. Final considerations: These devices used by trained individuals are a reasonable alternative in environments where consistent, high-quality manual chest compressions are not possible or dangerous for the rescuer.