Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital
Conditions
Brief summary
Demonstrate appropriate CPR sensor placement on pediatric and adult patients and demonstrate delivery of appropriate energy level of shocks to pediatric and adult patients.
Interventions
Use of AED 3 with Uni-padz by lay rescuer
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest * Use of ZOLL AED 3 public-access defibrillator (running software v.1.03.602 or newer (US) or v. 6.03.006 or newer(OUS)) with Uni-padz III * Unconsciousness * Absence of breathing * Absence of pulse and other signs of circulation
Exclusion criteria
* Pre-existing Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders * No evidence of cardiac arrest
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CPR sensor placement | Procedure (At time of device placement) | Rate of appropriate placement of the CPR electrodes and compression sensor |
| Selection of adult or pediatric mode | Procedure (At time of device placement) | Rate of appropriate selection of child mode by pressing Child Mode button or adult mode by not pressing Child Mode button determined by energy level of first shock |
Countries
United States