The Effect of a Mechanical Compression Device and Supraglottic Airway on Flow Time: A Simulation Study of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in a High-Rise Building

High-rise buildings present unique challenges to providing high-quality CPR. We investigated the effect of using a mechanical compressor and supraglottic airway on flow time and CPR quality in simulated cardiac arrests occurring within a high-rise building. Twelve teams of EMS providers performed CP...

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Main Authors: Jongho Kim, Lyle Brewster, Sonja Maria, Jundong Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Emergency Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7246964