Tag: CPR
Bystander CPR Less Likely in Hispanic Neighborhoods
Relatedly, survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest also lower
Race, Neighborhood Impact Bystander CPR in Pediatric OHCA
BCPR less likely in races/ethnicities other than white
Rates of CPR Before EMS Arrival Increased From 2000 to 2017
Compression-only, standard CPR have increased, linked to doubled survival rates versus no CPR
Blindfolding Leader Improves Pediatric Resuscitation Training
After five simulations, improvement in leadership skills was twice as high in blindfold group as in control group
Dialysis Staff-Initiated CPR Ups Outcomes in Cardiac Arrest
Staff-initiated CPR linked to increase in hospital discharge, favorable neurologic status on discharge
AHA: Public Automated External Defibrillators Are Cost-Effective
Second study shows improved one-month survival with favorable neurological outcome with public AED use
Educational Strategies Could Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
Suggestions provided for improving educational efficiency and local implementation of resuscitation
Pediatricians Should Advocate for Life Support Training
Pediatricians should advocate for age-appropriate life support training as part of school curriculum
Kneeling Posture Impacts Chest Compressions’ Effectiveness
Efficacy of CPR compressions better in self-adjusted, nearest kneeling postures versus farthest
Attempts to Prevent Tongue Swallowing Hinder Resuscitation
In 17 videos, initial intervention after athlete collapse was attempt to prevent tongue swallowing
