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  "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.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Respiratory Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, GBR.",
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      "name": "A Abdul Hai"
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  "doi": "10.7759/cureus.116582",
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  "licence": "CC-BY",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13681448?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13681448",
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  "published": "2026-09-20",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/at45qrz3bfv6p.ris",
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  "title": "The Dangers of Chest Compression: A Case Report.",
  "title_text": "The Dangers of Chest Compression: A Case Report.",
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