The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
One-hand chest compression and hands-off time in single-lay rescuer CPR-a manikin study.
To evaluate the effect of one-hand chest compression while continuously maintaining an open airway (OCOA) on rescue breath-associated hands-off time (RAHO) during single-lay rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). ⋯ In our study, OCOA resulted in shorter RAHO and less stomach inflation. Our results indicate that the airway should be maintained open during chest compressions, regardless of the technique. Larger studies are needed for the full clarification of OCOA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improvement in chest compression quality using a feedback device (CPRmeter): a simulation randomized crossover study.
Cardiac arrest survival depends on celerity and efficiency of life support action. Guidelines emphasized the chest compression (CC) quality and feedback devices are encouraged. The purpose is to study the impact of the CPRmeter feedback device on resuscitation performed by untrained rescuers. ⋯ The use of the CPRmeter significantly improved CC quality performed by students inexperienced in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.