Non-traumatic cadaver basic cardiac life support
Conditions
Interventions
Alternative landmark of the sternum placement (12.6 cm caudal of the sternal notch) for chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation ,Sternum placement at lower half of the patient'
s sternum for chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Placebo Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Alternative landmark of the sternum placement,Standard landmark of the sternum placement
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Non-traumatic cadaver 2) Adult (Age more than 20 years old) 3) Chest diameter not more than 45 cm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Traumatic cadaver 2) Cadaver with suspected pre-existing organ injury e.g. post CPR cadaver
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incidence of serious injuries after mechanical chest compressions in cadavers, which included the following: 1. ribcage injuries, 2. flail chest, and 3. heart injuries. 1 day after intervention CT findings and autopsy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| skeletal fracture, visceral injuries (which involved damage to the lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen), and soft tissue injuries. 1 day after intervention CT findings and autopsy | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKairawee Charoenngan
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed