Resuscitation
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Airway management, mechanical ventilation and resuscitation can be performed almost everywhere--even in space--but not under water. The present study assessed the technical feasibility of resuscitation under water in a manikin model. ⋯ Airway management under water appears to be feasible in this manikin model. The suction system requires further modification. Mechanical ventilation at depth is possible but modifications of the Oxylator(®) are required to stabilize ventilation rate and administered minute volumes. The LUCAS™ 1 cannot be recommended at major depth.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of two retraining strategies on nursing students' acquisition and retention of BLS/AED skills: A cluster randomised trial.
To determine and compare the effects of two different retraining strategies on nursing students' acquisition and retention of BLS/AED skills. ⋯ This study demonstrated that using a student-directed strategy to retrain BLS/AED skills has resulted in a higher proportion of nursing students achieving and retaining competency in BLS/AED at three months when compared to an instructor-directed strategy.