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Noje C, Duval-Arnould J, Costabile PM, Henderson E, Perretta J, Sorcher JL, Shilkofski N, Hunt EA. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Simulated Pediatric Interhospital Transport: Lessons Learned From Implementation of an Institutional Curriculum. Simul Healthc 2023; 18:117-125. [PMID: 35194002 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Little is known about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality during pediatric interhospital transport; hence, our aim was to investigate its feasibility. METHODS After implementing an institutional education curriculum on pediatric resuscitation during ambulance transport, we conducted a 4-year prospective observational study involving simulation events. Simulated scenarios were (1) interhospital transport of a child retrieved in cardiac arrest (Sim1) and (2) unanticipated cardiac arrest of a child during transport (Sim2). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation data were collected via Zoll RSeries defibrillators. Performance was evaluated using age-appropriate American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines. Video recordings were reviewed for qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS Twenty-six simulations were included: 16 Sim1 [mannequins: Laerdal SimMan 3G (n = 13); Gaumard 5-year-old HAL (n = 3)] and 10 Sim2 [Gaumard 1-year-old HAL (n = 8); Laerdal SimBaby (n = 2)]. Median (IQR) CPR duration was 18 minutes 23 seconds (14-22 minutes), chest compression rate was 112 per minute (106-118), and fraction (CCF) was 1 (0.9-1). Five hundred eight 60-second resuscitation epochs were evaluated (Sim1: 356; Sim2: 152); 73% were AHA compliant for rate and 87.8% for CCF. Twenty-four minutes (4.7%) had pauses more than 10 seconds. One hundred fifty seven Sim1 epochs (44.1%) met criteria for excellent CPR (AHA-compliant for rate, depth, and CCF). Rates of excellent CPR were higher for learner groups with increased simulation and transport experience (59.1% vs. 35.3%, P < 0.001). Thematic analysis identified performance-enhancing strategies, stemming from anticipating challenges, planning solutions, and ensuring team's shared mental model. CONCLUSIONS High-quality CPR may be achievable during pediatric interhospital transport. Certain transport-specific strategies may enhance resuscitation quality. Learners' performance improved with simulation and transport experience, highlighting ongoing education's role.
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- Corina Noje
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (C.N., J.D.-A., J.P., E.A.H.), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Pediatric Transport (C.N., P.M.C., E.H.), The Johns Hopkins Hospital; Health Informatics (J.D.-A., E.A.H.), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (J.D.-A., J.P., E.A.H.); Department of Nursing (P.M.C.), The Johns Hopkins Hospital; LifeStar Response of Maryland (E.H.); Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (J.L.S.); Department of Pediatrics (N.S., E.A.H.), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and Health Policy and Management (E.A.H.), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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Manoukian MAC, Mumma BE, Wagner JL, Linvill MT, Rose JS. Measuring the Effect of Off-Balancing Vectors on the Delivery of High-Quality CPR during Ambulance Transport: A Proof of Concept Study. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2023; 28:107-113. [PMID: 36758193 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2023.2177367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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AIM This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of quantifying the off-balancing vectors experienced during ambulance transport and comparing them to high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HQ-CPR) metrics. METHODS Ten participants completed a total of 20 evolutions of compression-only HQ-CPR in an ambulance driven in a manner that minimized or increased linear and angular off-balancing vectors. Linear and angular velocity, linear and angular acceleration, and linear jerk were recorded. HQ-CPR variables measured were compression fraction and proportion of compressions with depth >5 cm (depth%), rate 100-120 (rate%), full chest recoil (recoil%), and hand position (hand%). A composite score was calculated: [(depth% + rate% + recoil% + hand%)/4) * compression fraction]. Difficulty of HQ-CPR performance was measured with the Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) Scale. A series of mixed effects models were fitted regressing each HQ-CPR metric on each off-balancing vector. RESULTS HQ-CPR data and vector quantity data were successfully recorded in all evolutions. Rate% was negatively associated with increasing linear velocity (slope = -3.82, standard error [SE] 1.12, p = 0.005), linear acceleration (slope = -5.52, SE 1.93, p = 0.013), linear jerk (slope = -17.60, SE 5.78, p = 0.007), angular velocity (slope = -75.74, SE 22.72, p = 0.004), and angular acceleration (slope = -152.53, SE 59.60, p = 0.022). Compression fraction was negatively associated with increasing linear velocity (slope = -1.35, SE 0.37, p = 0.004), linear acceleration (slope = -1.67, SE 0.48, p = 0.003), linear jerk (slope = -4.90, SE 1.86, p = 0.018), angular velocity (slope = -25.66, SE 6.49, p = 0.001), and angular acceleration (slope = -45.35, SE 18.91, p = 0.031). Recoil% was negatively associated with increasing linear velocity (slope = -5.80, SE 2.21, p = 0.023) and angular velocity (slope = -116.96, SE 44.24, p = 0.019)). Composite score was negatively associated with increasing linear velocity (slope = -4.49, SE 1.45, p = 0.009) and angular velocity (slope = -86.13, SE 31.24, p = 0.014) and approached a negative association with increasing magnitudes of linear acceleration (slope -5.54, SE 2.93, p = 0.075), linear jerk (slope = -17.43, SE 8.80, p = 0.064), and angular acceleration (slope = -170.43, SE 80.73, p = 0.051). Borg RPE scale was positively associated with all off-balancing vectors. Depth%, hand%, mean compression depth, and mean compression rate were not correlated with any off-balancing vector. CONCLUSION Off-balancing vector data can be successfully quantified during ambulance transport and compared with HQ-CPR performance parameters. Increasing off-balancing vectors experienced during ambulance transport are associated with worse HQ-CPR metrics and increased perceived physical exertion. These data may help guide future drive styles, ambulance design, or use of mechanical CPR devices to improve HQ-CPR delivery during selected patient transport scenarios.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, UC Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, Sacramento, California
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A scoping review of metaverse in emergency medicine. Australas Emerg Care 2023; 26:75-83. [PMID: 35953392 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interest in the metaverse has been growing worldwide as the virtual environment provides opportunities for highly immersive and interactive experiences. Metaverse has gradually gained acceptance in the medical field with the advancement of technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, and 5 G mobile networks. The demand for and development of metaverse are different in diverse subspecialties owing to patients with varying degrees of clinical disease. Hence, we aim to explore the application of metaverse in acute medicine by reviewing published studies and the clinical management of patients. METHOD Our review examined the published articles about the concept of metaverse roadmap, and four additional domains were extracted: education, prehospital and disaster medicine, diagnosis and treatment application, and administrative affairs. RESULTS Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) integration have broad applications in education and clinical training. VR-related studies surpassed AR-related studies in the emergency medicine field. The metaverse roadmap revealed that lifelogging and mirror world are still developing fields of the metaverse. CONCLUSION Our findings provide insight into the features, application, development, and potential of a metaverse in emergency medicine. This study will enable emergency care systems to be better equipped to face future challenges.
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Castillo J, Rodríguez-Higueras E, Belmonte R, Rodríguez C, López A, Gallart A. Efficacy of Virtual Reality Simulation in Teaching Basic Life Support and Its Retention at 6 Months. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4095. [PMID: 36901106 PMCID: PMC10001443 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Educational efficiency is the predetermining factor for increasing the survival rate of patients with cardiac arrest. Virtual reality (VR) simulation could help to improve the skills of those undergoing basic life support-automated external defibrillation (BLS-AED) training. Our purpose was to evaluate whether BLS-AED with virtual reality improves the skills and satisfaction of students enrolled in in-person training after completing the course and their retention of those skills 6 months later. This was an experimental study of first-year university students from a school of health sciences. We compared traditional training (control group-CG) with virtual reality simulation (experimental group-EG). The students were evaluated using a simulated case with three validated instruments after the completion of training and at 6 months. A total of 241 students participated in the study. After the training period, there were no statistically significant differences in knowledge evaluation or in practical skills when assessed using a feedback mannequin. Statistically significant results on defibrillation were poorer in the EG evaluated by the instructor. Retention at 6 months decreased significantly in both groups. The results of the teaching methodology using VR were similar to those obtained through traditional methodology: there was an increase in skills after training, and their retention decreased over time. Defibrillation results were better after traditional learning.
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- Departament Infermeria, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
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Öz E, Küçükkelepçe O, Kurt O, Çavuş AC. Effect of Speed Humps on Ambulance Delay. Cureus 2023; 15:e33722. [PMID: 36788894 PMCID: PMC9922345 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Speed humps allow vehicles to slow down their speeds, but they also cause emergency vehicles to waste time on their way to their destinations. The study aims to determine the delay times alone and queue delay time of ambulances passing through speed humps. METHODS Three types of ambulances (Van, Multiple Victim Assistance, Bariatric) and vehicles (Truck, Lorry, Van) are passed in a controlled manner through speed humps at different speeds in three streets of Adıyaman province of Turkey. Ambulances and vehicles are slowed down to 15 km/h while passing the speed hump for safe passage. Passing and lost times were calculated with the help of a stopwatch (Catiga CG-503; Catiga Electronics Company, Hong Kong) and a global positioning system (GPS) speedometer (Vjoycar smart speedometer; Vjoy Car Electronics Limited, China). Differences in passing times in the absence and the presence of speed humps, determined with the speed equation formula (t=x / V), were lost timings or delay timings for ambulances and vehicles. RESULTS In the first region, the lost time for the van ambulance with a speed of 70 km/h was 8.41 seconds, 10.14 seconds for the multiple victim assistance ambulances, and 9.56 seconds for the bariatric ambulance. While there was a truck in front of the van ambulance with a speed of 50 km/h, the lost time was also the queue delay time for the ambulance and was 54.96 seconds, with a lorry 42.81 seconds, and 7.02 seconds with a van. In the second region with a double-speed hump, the lost time for the van ambulance with a speed of 60 km/h was 9.94 seconds, 16.32 seconds for the multiple victim assistance ambulances, and 14.49 seconds for the bariatric ambulance. Ambulances did not waste time in the third region, as ambulances and other vehicles do not have to slow down. CONCLUSION Ambulances waste time by themselves or due to the vehicles in front of them passing speed hump. As the speed of ambulances increased, the lost time also increased. So, more time is lost when the ambulance needs to go faster.
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- Erdoğan Öz
- Family Medicine, Adıyaman Provincial Health Directorate, Adıyaman, TUR
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- Public Health, Adıyaman Provincial Health Directorate, Adıyaman, TUR
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Manoukian MAC, Rose JS, Brown SK, Wynia EH, Julie IM, Mumma BE. Development of a model to measure the effect of off-balancing vectors on the delivery of high-quality CPR in a moving vehicle. Am J Emerg Med 2022; 61:158-162. [PMID: 36137329 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.08.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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AIM We sought to develop a model to measure the acceleration and jerk vectors affecting the performance of High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HQ-CPR) during patient transport. METHODS Three participants completed a total of eighteen rounds of compression only HQ-CPR in a moving vehicle. The vehicle was driven in a manner that either minimized or increased linear and angular vectors. The HQ-CPR variables measured were compression fraction (CF%), and percentages of compressions with correct depth > 5 cm (D%), rate 100-120 (R%), full recoil (FR%), and hand position (HP%). A composite HQ-CPR score was calculated: ((D% + R% + FR% + HP%)/4) * CF%). Linear and gyroscopic data were measured in the X, Y, and Z axes. The perceived difficulty in performing HQ-CPR was measured with the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale. RESULTS HQ-CPR data, linear vector data, and gyroscopic data were successfully recorded in all trial evolutions. Univariate regression analysis demonstrated that HQ-CPR was negatively affected by increasing magnitudes of linear acceleration (B = -0.093%/m/s2, 95% CI [-0.17 - -0.02), p = 0.02], linear jerk (B = -0.134%/m/s3, 95% CI [-0.26 - -0.01], p = 0.04), angular velocity (B = -0.543%/radian/s, 95% CI [-0.98 - -0.11], p = 0.02), and angular acceleration (B = 0.863%/radian/s2, 95% CI [-1.69 - -0.03], p = 0.04). Increasing vectors were negatively associated with FR% and R%. No difference was seen in D%, HP%, or CF%. Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion was greater in dynamic driving evolutions (8 ± 1 vs 3.5 ± 1.53, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION This model reliably measured linear and angular off-balancing vectors experienced during the delivery of HQ-CPR in a moving vehicle. In this preliminary report, compression rate and full recoil appear to be HQ-CPR variables most affected in a moving vehicle.
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- Martin A C Manoukian
- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis, 4150 V Street, PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Becker J, Hugelius K. Driving the ambulance: an essential component of emergency medical services: an integrative review. BMC Emerg Med 2021; 21:160. [PMID: 34922453 PMCID: PMC8684175 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-021-00554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Background The transport of patients from one location to another is a fundamental part of emergency medical services. However, little interest has been shown in the actual driving of the ambulance. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate how the driving of the ambulance affects the patient and the medical care provided in an emergency medical situation. Methods A systematic integrative review using both quantitative and qualitative designs based on 17 scientific papers published between 2011 and 2020 was conducted. Results Ambulance driving, both the actual speed, driving pattern, navigation, and communication between the driver and the patient, influenced both the patient’s medical condition and the possibility of providing adequate care during the transport. The driving itself had an impact on prehospital time spent on the road, safety, comfort, and medical issues. The driver’s health and ability to manage stress caused by traffic, time pressure, sirens, and disturbing moments also significantly influenced ambulance transport safety. Conclusions The driving of the ambulance had a potential effect on patient health, wellbeing, and safety. Therefore, driving should be considered an essential part of the medical care offered within emergency medical services, requiring specific skills and competence in both medicine, stress management, and risk approaches in addition to the technical skills of driving a vehicle. Further studies on the driving, environmental, and safety aspects of being transported in an ambulance are needed from a patient’s perspective.
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- Julia Becker
- Institute for Disaster and Emergency Management, 141 69, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 70182, Örebro, Sweden.
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Rauch S, van Veelen MJ, Oberhammer R, Dal Cappello T, Roveri G, Gruber E, Strapazzon G. Effect of Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on CPR Quality in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Simulation, Randomised Crossover Trial. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081728. [PMID: 33923620 PMCID: PMC8072569 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is considered an aerosol-generating procedure. Consequently, COVID-19 resuscitation guidelines recommend the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during resuscitation. In this simulation of randomised crossover trials, we investigated the influence of PPE on the quality of chest compressions (CCs). Thirty-four emergency medical service BLS-providers performed two 20 min CPR sequences (five 2 min cycles alternated by 2 min of rest) on manikins, once with and once without PPE, in a randomised order. The PPE was composed of a filtering facepiece 3 FFP3 mask, safety glasses, gloves and a long-sleeved gown. The primary outcome was defined as the difference between compression depth with and without PPE; secondary outcomes were defined as differences in CC rate, release and the number of effective CCs. The participants graded fatigue and performance, while generalised estimating equations (GEE) were used to analyse data. There was no significant difference in CC quality between sequences without and with PPE regarding depth (mean depth 54 ± 5 vs. 54 ± 6 mm respectively), rate (mean rate 119 ± 9 and 118 ± 6 compressions per minute), release (mean release 2 ± 2 vs. 2 ± 2 mm) and the number of effective CCs (43 ± 18 vs. 45 ± 17). The participants appraised higher fatigue when equipped with PPE in comparison to when equipped without PPE (p < 0.001), and lower performance was appraised when equipped with PPE in comparison to when equipped without PPE (p = 0.031). There is no negative effect of wearing PPE on the quality of CCs during CPR in comparison to not wearing PPE.
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- Simon Rauch
- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (M.J.v.V.); (T.D.C.); (G.R.); (G.S.)
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, “F. Tappeiner” Hospital, Via Rossini 5, 39012 Merano, Italy
- Southtyrolean Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, Via Lorenz Böhler 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (R.O.); (E.G.)
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- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (M.J.v.V.); (T.D.C.); (G.R.); (G.S.)
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- Southtyrolean Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, Via Lorenz Böhler 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (R.O.); (E.G.)
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Brunico General Hospital, Via Ospedale 11, 39031 Brunico, Italy
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- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (M.J.v.V.); (T.D.C.); (G.R.); (G.S.)
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- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (M.J.v.V.); (T.D.C.); (G.R.); (G.S.)
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- Southtyrolean Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, Via Lorenz Böhler 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (R.O.); (E.G.)
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Brunico General Hospital, Via Ospedale 11, 39031 Brunico, Italy
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- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy; (M.J.v.V.); (T.D.C.); (G.R.); (G.S.)
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Leary M, McGovern SK, Balian S, Abella BS, Blewer AL. A Pilot Study of CPR Quality Comparing an Augmented Reality Application vs. a Standard Audio-Visual Feedback Manikin. Front Digit Health 2020; 2:1. [PMID: 34713015 PMCID: PMC8521903 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2020.00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background: Guidelines-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during in-hospital cardiac arrest is a significant predictor of survival, yet the quality of healthcare provider (HCP) CPR (e.g., nurses, physicians etc.) has been shown to be poor. Studies have found that providing HCPs with simulated CPR refresher trainings can improve their CPR quality, however, no studies have compared the use of an augmented reality (AR) CPR refresher training with a standard audio-visual (AV) feedback manikin to improve HCP training. Objectives: In our pilot study, HCPs were randomized to a refresher CPR simulation training with either our AR CPR training application (CPReality) or a standard AV feedback manikin. All subjects completed 2 min of CPR on their respective CPR training modalities, followed by an additional 2 min post-simulation CPR evaluation with no feedback. We hypothesized that the AR CPR training application would confer improved CPR quality defined as chest compression rate and depth compared with the standard AV feedback training. Results: Between January 2019 and May 2019, 100 HCPs were enrolled (50 in the CPReality cohort and 50 in the standard AV manikin cohort). The mean chest compression (CC) rate for all subjects during the intervention was 118 ± 15 cpm, and CC depth was 50 ± 8; post-intervention the CC rate was 120 ± 13 and CC depth was 51 ± 8. The mean CC rate for those trained with CPReality was 121 ± 3 compared with the standard CPR manikin training which was 114 ± 1 cpm (p < 0.006); CC depth was 48 ± 1 mm vs. 52 ± 1 (p = 0.007), respectively. Post-simulation CPR quality with no feedback showed a mean CC rate for the CPReality application at 122 ± 15 cpm compared with the standard CPR manikin at 117 ± 11 cpm (p = 0.09); depth was 49 ± 8 mm vs. 52 ± 8 (p = 0.095), respectively. In the post-survey, 79% of CPReality subjects agreed that the AR application provided a realistic patient presence compared with 59% (p = 0.07) of subjects in the standard CPR manikin cohort. Conclusions: In a randomized trial of an AR CPR training application compared with a standard CPR manikin training, the AR CPR application did not improve the quality of CPR performed during a CPR refresher training compared with the standard training in HCPs. Future studies should investigate the use of this and other digital technologies for CPR training and education.
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- Marion Leary
- Center for Resuscitation Science and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Center for Resuscitation Science and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Center for Resuscitation Science and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Center for Resuscitation Science and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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Pompa N, Douma MJ, Jaggi P, Ryan S, MacKenzie M, O'Dochartaigh D. A Randomized Crossover Trial of Conventional versus Modified "Koch" Chest Compressions in a Height-Restricted Aeromedical Helicopter. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2019; 24:704-711. [PMID: 31756120 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2019.1695300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Aim: Low overhead height can negatively affect chest compression performance. An adapted compression technique has been proposed by paramedic H. Koch (pron. "Cook"). This study compares conventional to Koch technique in a height-restricted aeromedical helicopter. Methods: Eighteen clinicians were randomized to 2 minutes of conventional or Koch compressions, then crossed-over. Koch technique uses a forearm/elbow instead of overlapping hands. Compression quality was assessed with a Skill Reporting Laerdal Resusci-Anne manikin. Quality variables were: the number and rate of compressions, compression depth, release, land marking, and overall aggregate quality score. Participant feedback was collected using the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion, and compression difficulty using a zero-to-ten scale. Furthermore, we solicited open-ended descriptive responses. Results: The average overall quality score was 63% for conventional compressions versus 79% for Koch compressions (p = 0.04). On average, the Koch compression method increased compression depth by 5 mm (95% CI 4.3 to 5.7) and the proportion of compressions at the correct depth by 17% (95% CI 7.55 to 26.45), although these were not statistically significant. Correct release and land marking showed no statistically significant difference between techniques. Koch compressions resulted in statistically significant reductions in physical exertion and difficulty (p < 0.001). Qualitative feedback described modified compressions as easier and more sustainable. Conclusions: In a height-restricted aeromedical helicopter, the average overall quality score improved using Koch compressions, although the mean rate, mean depth, correct release and land marking were found to be similar between techniques. Qualitative feedback described Koch compressions as easier and more sustainable. In settings where the compressor is affected by reduced overhead working height, Koch compressions may be an advisable alternative.
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Landgraf P, Spies C, Lawatscheck R, Luz M, Wernecke KD, Schröder T. Does Telemedical Support of First Responders Improve Guideline Adherence in an Offshore Emergency Scenario? A Simulator-Based Prospective Study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e027563. [PMID: 31462465 PMCID: PMC6720317 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate, in a simulator-based prospective study, whether telemedical support improves quality of emergency first response (performance) by medical non-professionals to being non-inferior to medical professionals. SETTING In a simulated offshore wind power plant, duos (teams) of offshore engineers and teams of paramedics conducted the primary survey of a simulated patient. PARTICIPANTS 38 offshore engineers and 34 paramedics were recruited by the general email invitation. INTERVENTION Teams (randomised by lot) were supported by transmission technology and a remote emergency physician in Berlin. OUTCOME MEASURES From video recordings, performance (17 item checklist) and required time (up to 15 min) were quantified by expert rating for analysis. Differences were analysed using two-sided exact Mann-Whitney U tests for independent measures, non-inferiority was analysed using Schuirmann one-sided test. The significance level of 5 % was Holm-Bonferroni adjusted in each family of pairwise comparisons. RESULTS Nine teams of engineers with, nine without, nine teams of paramedics with and eight without support completed the task. Two experts quantified endpoints, insights into rater dependence were gained. Supported engineers outperformed unsupported engineers (p<0.01), insufficient evidence was found for paramedics (p=0.11). Without support, paramedics outperformed engineers (p<0.01). Supported engineers' performance was non-inferior (at one item margin) to that by unsupported paramedics (p=0.03). Supported groups were slower than unsupported groups (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS First response to medical emergencies in offshore wind farms with substantially delayed professional care may be improved by telemedical support. Future work should test our result during additional scenarios and explore interdisciplinary and ecosystem aspects of this support. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00014372.
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- Philipp Landgraf
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Global Medical Affairs, Therapy Area Cardiovascular, Bayer Pharma AG, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Computer Science, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Peris A, Lazzeri C. The unresolved problem of how to improve the prognosis of out of hospital cardiac arrest at place of residence. Minerva Anestesiol 2019; 85:705-706. [PMID: 30762329 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.19.13538-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Adriano Peris
- Unit of Intensive Care and Regional ECMO Referral Center, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy -
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- Unit of Intensive Care and Regional ECMO Referral Center, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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