Should nurses use mechanical chest compression devices during CPR?
The aim of the study was to compare the parameters of chest compressions with and without the Lifeline ARM chest compression device (ARM; Defibtech, Guilford, CT) during simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by nurses. Summing up, the nurses participating in the study performed chest com...
Gespeichert in:
Veröffentlicht in: | The American journal of emergency medicine 2016-10, Vol.34 (10), p.2044-2045 |
---|---|
Hauptverfasser: | , , , |
Format: | Artikel |
Sprache: | eng |
Schlagworte: | |
Online-Zugang: | Volltext |
Tags: |
Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
|
Zusammenfassung: | The aim of the study was to compare the parameters of chest compressions with and without the Lifeline ARM chest compression device (ARM; Defibtech, Guilford, CT) during simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by nurses. Summing up, the nurses participating in the study performed chest compressions of poor quality. [...]continuous training is necessary to improve the quality of chest compressions by this professional group. |
---|---|
ISSN: | 0735-6757 1532-8171 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.07.057 |