Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Performance of chest compressions by laypersons during the Public Access Defibrillation Trial.
Increasing evidence indicates that health professionals often may not achieve guideline standards for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Little is known about layperson CPR performance. ⋯ In this study of trained laypersons, CPR varied substantially and often did not achieve guideline parameters. The findings suggest a need to improve CPR training, consider changes to CPR protocols, and/or improve the AED-rescuer interface.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Distribution of pre-course BLS/AED manuals does not influence skill acquisition and retention in lay rescuers: a randomised study.
The present study aims to investigate whether the distribution of the Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (BLS/AED) manual, 4 weeks prior to the course, has an effect on skill acquisition, theoretical knowledge and skill retention, compared with courses where manuals were not distributed. ⋯ The present study shows that distribution of BLS/AED manuals 1 month prior to the course has no effect on theoretical knowledge, skill acquisition and skill retention in laypeople.