Dispatcher-assisted AED use in single-rescuer cardiac arrest: study protocol for a randomized simulation study comparing standard and optimized dispatcher-assisted CPR instructions [PDF]
Background: Although automated external defibrillators (AEDs) improve outcomes in shockable rhythms, their use introduces interruptions in chest compressions.
Barnabás Balassa +4 more
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CPR performance in lay people with telephone assisted CPR instructions : a prospective manikin-based observational study [PDF]
Background: It is reported that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Europe, annually encounter about 275,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) whilst in the United States (US) this number rises to 420,000. The chance of survival from an OHCA is dependent on recognition of cardiac arrest by Emergency Medical Dispatchers’ (EMDs), early bystander ...
Attard Biancardi, Mark Anthony +6 more
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An evaluation of 9-1-1 calls to assess the effectiveness of dispatch-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructions: design and methodology [PDF]
Background Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of mortality in Canada, and the overall survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest rarely exceeds 5%.
Stiell Ian G +3 more
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Necessity of introducing the unique protocols for telephone assisted cardiopulmonary reanimation from the dispatch center [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is defined as a cessation of normal circulation of blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during the systole.
Jokšić-Mazinjanin Radojka +6 more
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Telephone-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a simulated environment: A pilot exploratory study evaluating first responder adherence and dispatcher performance [PDF]
Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a major public health challenge, and telephone-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) is a key strategy to improve survival.
Jordi Caplliure-Llopis +6 more
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The effectiveness of smartphone applications as an effort to improve cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) : Literatur review [PDF]
Background : Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency. Cardiac arrest must immediately get fast and appropriate treatment through the provision of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Doing CPR requires mental and knowledge.
Aris Nur Rahmat, Ridlwan Kamaluddin
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Dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: a site-level analysis of the PAROS trial [PDF]
Objectives: The study aimed to examine the influence of contextual settings on the complex OHCA intervention outcomes thereby providing evidence to guide managers and policymakers in optimizing implementation strategies.
Fahad Javaid Siddiqui +91 more
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Abstract Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with autonomic dysfunction as indicated by deficits in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. These abnormalities are expressed as elevated heart rate and reduced heart rate variability (HRV), respectively.
Camila Cosmo +4 more
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Dispatcher-Assisted Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Telephone-CPR) and Outcomes after Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest [PDF]
Objective: To determine the effects of the implementation of the telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) program on the outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).Methods: In this prospective study, Emergency Medical Service (EMS ...
Seyedmohammad Seyedbagheri +3 more
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Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching program on Adult CPR among School Students
: Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a critical component of basic life support. Everyone must know the importance of CPR and how to perform the procedure when an emergency strikes.
Thenmozhi. P +2 more
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