Smartphone apps to support laypersons in bystander CPR are of ambivalent benefit: a controlled trial using medical simulation

Abstract Background Bystander-initiated resuscitation is essential for surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Smartphone apps can provide real-time guidance for medical laypersons in these situations. Are these apps a beneficial addition to traditional resuscitation training? Methods In this cont...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Camilla Metelmann, Bibiana Metelmann, Louisa Schuffert, Klaus Hahnenkamp, Marcus Vollmer, Peter Brinkrolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-021-00893-3