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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7246964 |