Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Self-learning training versus instructor-led training for basic life support: A cluster randomised trial.
To compare the effectiveness of two basic life support (BLS) training interventions. ⋯ There was no statistically significant difference in practical skills or willingness to act when comparing self-learning training with instructor-led training six months after training in BLS. However, directly after the intervention, practical skills were better when the training was led by an instructor.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of initial airway strategy on time to epinephrine administration in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Epinephrine and advanced airway management are commonly used during treatment of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Recent studies suggest that early but not late administration of epinephrine is associated with improved survival. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of initial airway strategy on timing to the first epinephrine dose in OHCA. ⋯ There was no significant association between airway strategy and time to initial epinephrine administration. Earlier administration of epinephrine (< 10 min from EMS arrival) was associated with improved survival.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparing bystander response to a sudden cardiac arrest using a virtual reality CPR training mobile app versus a standard CPR training mobile app.
Using a mobile virtual reality (VR) platform to heighten realism for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training has the potential to improve bystander response. ⋯ The use of the VR mApp significantly increased the likelihood of calling 911 and asking for an AED, however, CC depth was decreased.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Direct or Subacute Coronary Angiography in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (DISCO)- an initial pilot-study of a randomized clinical trial.
The clinical importance of immediate coronary angiography, with potentially subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients without ST-elevation on the ECG is unclear. In this study, we assessed feasibility and safety aspects of performing immediate coronary angiography in a pre-specified pilot phase of the 'DIrect or Subacute Coronary angiography in Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest' (DISCO) randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02309151). ⋯ In this out-of-hospital cardiac arrest population without ST-elevation, randomization to a strategy to perform immediate coronary angiography was feasible although the time window of 120 min from EMS arrival at the scene of the arrest to start of coronary angiography was not achieved. No significant safety issues were reported.