Cardiac Arrest
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to compare five CPR feedback devices to standard BLS in terms of the quality of single rescuer pediatric resuscitation. Therefore, the investigators hypothesis was that there would be no difference between CPR methods in terms of chest compression quality parameters.
Detailed description
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide. High-quality chest compressions are of paramount importance for survival and good neurological outcome. Unfortunately, even health professionals have difficulty performing effective CPR. Chest compression (CC) is often too shallow, compression ratio is inadequate, and hands-off time is too long. CPR feedback devices might be an option for rescuers to in order to increase CC efficiency.
Interventions
DEVICEThe CPRmeter
Feedback device - 1
DEVICEThe PocketCPR
Feedback device - 2
DEVICEStandard BLS
Standard basic life support = chest compressions without any feedback device (manual resuscitation)
DEVICEThe CPREazy
Feedback device - 3
DEVICEThe CPR PRO APP
Feedback device - 4
DEVICEThe CardioPump
Feedback devices - 5
Sponsors
International Institute of Rescue Research and Education
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* give voluntary consent to participate in the study * medical profession (paramedics, nurses, physicians) or medical students (nurses, paramedics, physicians)
Exclusion criteria
* not meet the above criteria * wrist or low back diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effective compressions was defined as compression with correct depth (40-50mm), correct hand position and complete decompressions | 1 month | effective compressions was defined as compression with correct depth (40-50mm), correct hand position and complete decompressions |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chest compression rate | 1 month | To measure the chest compression rate during 8 minutes. Chest compression rate will be measured using the software connected to the manikin and computer |
| effective compressions ratio was defined as effective compressions [%] multiplied by flow time [%] | 1 month | effective compressions ratio was defined as effective compressions \[%\] multiplied by flow time \[%\] |
| Flow time was defined as the sum of all periods during which chest compressions were performed | 1 month | flow time was defined as the sum of all periods during which chest compressions were performed. |
| Chest compression depth | 1 month | To measure chest compression depth during 8 minutes. Chest compression depth will be measured using the software connected to the manikin and computer |
| VAS (visual analogue scale) | 1 month | after having completed the 8 min testing period, the study participants were asked how challenging they had experienced standard BLS or resuscitation which the respective feedback device. answers were rated on a 10-point Lickert scale (most difficult = 1 to easiest = 10) |
| Prefered CPR device | 1 month | after having completed the 8 min testing period, the study participants were asked how chellenging whitch method they would preferred. answers were rated on a 10-point Lickert scale (lower preferred = 1 to most preferred = 10) |
| absolute hands-off time was defined as the sum of all periods without chest compressions or ventilation | 1 month | absolute hands-off time (HOT) was defined as the sum of all periods without chest compressions or ventilation |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Primary ContactLukasz Szarpak
Outcome results
None listed