Decay in chest compression quality due to fatigue is rare during prolonged advanced life support in a manikin model

Decay in chest compression quality due to fatigue is rare during prolonged advanced life support in a manikin model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to measure chest compression decay during simulated advanced life support (ALS) in a cardiac arrest manikin model.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>19 paramedic teams, each consisting of three p...

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Main Authors: Bjørshol Conrad A, Sunde Kjetil, Myklebust Helge, Assmus Jörg, Søreide Eldar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Advanced life support (ALS)
cardiac arrest
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
fatigue
resuscitation
chest compression
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/46

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