Randomised crossover trial of rate feedback and force during chest compressions for paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Conclusions While visual feedback restricted excessive compression rates to within the prescribed range, applied force remained widely variable. The forces required may differ with growth, but such variation treating one manikin is alarming. Feedback technologies additionally measuring force (effort) could help to standardise and define effective treatments throughout childhood.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Open access, Editor's choice, Resuscitation Original article Source Type: research