The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of chest compression interruption times across 2 automated devices: a randomized, crossover simulation study.
The goal of this study was to compare chest compression interruption times required to apply, adjust, and remove 2 different automated chest compression (ACC) devices using the same evaluation protocol. ⋯ The results of this study trended in favor of AutoPulse. However, the interruption in chest compression to apply either device to the patient was notably longer than the maximum interruption time recommended by the American Heart Association.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Utility of gum-elastic bougie for tracheal intubation during chest compressions in a manikin: a randomized crossover trial.
The utility of the gum-elastic bougie (GEB) as an assistive device for tracheal intubation during chest compressions has not been sufficiently validated. This study aimed to compare the utility of the GEB during chest compressions on an adult manikin. ⋯ These findings suggest that the GEB facilitates tracheal intubation during chest compressions performed by novice physicians in adult simulations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of proximal and distal routes of intraosseous epinephrine administration on short-term resuscitative outcome measures in an adult swine model of ventricular fibrillation: a randomized controlled study.
It is unknown if the anatomical distance of intraosseous (i.o.) epinephrine injection from the heart affects resuscitative outcome. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the anatomical distance of i.o. epinephrine injection and measures of resuscitative outcome in an adult swine model of ventricular fibrillation (VF). ⋯ The anatomical distance of i.o. epinephrine injection from the heart did not affect short-term measures of resuscitative outcome in an adult swine model of VF including the occurrence of ROSC, 30 minute post-ROSC survival, and time to ROSC. Rapidly administered epinephrine, irrespective of route of administration, increased the chance ROSC and survival to 30 minutes post-ROSC would occur in this study.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of exchange of laryngeal mask airway and Igel for tracheal tube using Eschmann Tracheal Tube Introducer during simulated resuscitation.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Double-lumen tube tracheal intubation in a manikin model using the VivaSight Double Lumen: a randomized controlled comparison with the Macintosh laryngoscope.