Comparison of the effects of shortening rest intervals on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, physiological parameters, and hemodynamic parameters in well-trained rescuers : Randomized simulation study

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BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance depends on individual ability and training. Well-trained or professional rescuers can maintain high-quality CPR for longer than laypeople. This study aimed to examine the effects of reducing resting intervals on CPR performance, physiological parameters, and hemodynamic parameters during prolonged CPR in well-trained providers.

METHODS: The study enrolled 90 volunteers from the paramedic students of our institution. They were randomly divided into 3 groups: 2 minutes, 1 minute 45 seconds, and 1 minute 30 seconds rest groups. Each participant performed 5 cycles of chest compression only CPR (2 min/cycle) with different resting intervals according to grouping. CPR quality, physiological variations, and hemodynamic variations were measured for each cycle and compared across the groups.

RESULTS: Of the 90 volunteers, 79 well-trained providers were finally included. The variation of the average chest compression depth across the 5 cycles showed significant differences between the 3 groups: from cycle 1 to 2: 1.2 (3.1) mm, -0.8 (2.0) mm, and -2.0 (3.0) mm in the 2 minutes, 1 minute 45 seconds, and 1 minute 30 seconds groups, respectively (P < .001); from cycle 1 to 3: 0.0 (3.0) mm, -0.7 (3.2) mm, and -2.6 (3.9) mm, respectively (P = .030). However, all 3 groups maintained the recommended rate and chest compression depth for all 5 cycles. Physiological and hemodynamic parameters showed no significant differences between the groups.

CONCLUSIONS: Well-trained providers were able to maintain high-quality CPR despite reducing rest intervals. Adjusting the rest interval may help maintain overall CPR quality in special situations or where layperson rescuers are involved.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:100

Enthalten in:

Medicine - 100(2021), 6 vom: 12. Feb., Seite e24666

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kim, Dong Hun [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Sang-Min [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Gyun Moo [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Kyung Woo [VerfasserIn]
Ko, Seung Hyun [VerfasserIn]
Oh, Ye Jin [VerfasserIn]
Seo, Young Woo [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Suk Hee [VerfasserIn]
Jang, Tae Chang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Comparative Study
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial

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Date Completed 19.02.2021

Date Revised 04.10.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/MD.0000000000024666

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM32138394X