Are Chest Compressions Using the Truecprtm Feedback Device More Effective Than Manual Compressions During Pediatric Resuscitation? a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Study objective: To determine the effectiveness of chest compressions with the TrueCPRTM feedback device (Physio-Control, Redmond, WA, USA) compared with manual compressions in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Methods:Following training, 173 EMS-paramedics performed either standard BLS or used a TrueCPRTM for 8 min in random computer-generated sequence. The primary outcome measure was effective compressions, being defined as having the correct depth (40-50mm), complete decompression and correct hand position. Results. The use of the TrueCPR resulted in a significantly higher number of effective compressions compared with standard BLS (72.5±17.8% vs. 36.7±21.6%; p<0.001). Compared with standard BLS the TrueCPRTM more often performed correctly in terms of depth (42.5mm vs. 35.6mm; p<0.001) and compression rate (103.4min-1vs. 129.4min-1; p<0.001) and had fewer incorrect decompressions (3.1 vs. 9.5%; p<0.001). Hands-off time was shorter with the TrueCPR than standard BLS (48.5s. vs. 127.5s.; p<0.001). Conclusion:. We conclude that the TrueCPRTM can improve the effectiveness of pediatric chest compression. Further clinical studies are needed to test the TrueCPRTMdevice’s safety and efficacy in patients.
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Łukasz SZARPAK, Piotr ZASKO, Andrzej KUROWSKI
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