Prehospital emergency care : official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS Directors
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Two Intraosseous Devices: The NIO Versus the EZ-IO by Novice Users-A Randomized Cross Over Trial.
During resuscitation in the field, intraosseous (IO) access may be achieved using a variety of available devices, often attempted by inexperienced users. ⋯ Novice users were equally successful in establishing IO access with the NIO® in comparison to the EZ-IO® in a porcine model.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Retention of Basic Life Support in Laypeople: Mastery Learning vs. Time-based Education.
To compare the effectiveness of a mastery learning (ML) versus a time-based (TB) BLS course for the acquisition and retention of BLS knowledge and skills in laypeople. ⋯ There was no major benefit of a ML compared to a TB BLS course for the acquisition and four-month retention of knowledge or skills among laypeople.