Abstract 32: Chest Compression Fraction Increased When Police Used AED That Analyses Heart Rhythm During CPR

Circulation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 140 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina de Graaf ◽  
Stefanie G Beesems ◽  
Ronald E Stickney ◽  
Fred W Chapman ◽  
Rudolph W Koster

Introduction: Conventional automated external defibrillators (AED) prompt rescuers to stop cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for ECG analysis during cardiac arrest (CA), but pauses in CPR are associated with worse outcome. A new AED algorithm, cprINSIGHT™ Analysis Technology, analyses the ECG while rescuers continue chest compressions. Hypothesis: Compared to conventional AEDs, AEDs with the cprINSIGHT algorithm will lead to fewer and shorter interruptions of chest compressions for ECG analysis and, thereby, a higher chest compression fraction (CCF). Methods: Amsterdam Police used conventional AEDs in 2016 (LIFEPAK® 1000 defibrillator) and AEDs with cprINSIGHT in 2018 (LIFEPAK CR2 AED); in the CR2 AED, cprINSIGHT is activated after the first conventional analysis. We analysed AED data from control CA cases in 2016 and intervention CA cases in 2018, comparing pre-shock pause, median CCF and CCF categories. CCF was defined as the proportion of time with chest compressions in the period from the start of CPR after analysis 1 to the start of CPR after analysis 2. The CCF analysis included only cases where CPR was provided with a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 ventilations. Results: Data from 111 control and 87 intervention cases were analysed. The initial recorded rhythm was shockable in 42 control cases (38%) and 36 intervention cases (41%). Rhythm during analysis 2 was shockable in 28/103 (27%) control and 19/80 (24%) intervention cases; 15 cases had no second analysis. In 67/80 (84%) intervention cases, analysis 2 reached a decision without prompting for a CPR pause. Intervention cases had a significantly shorter pre-shock pause than control cases (7 sec vs 22 sec, p < 0.001) and significantly higher median CCF (87% vs 77%, P<0.001). CCF was ≥90% in 38% of intervention cases and 10% of control cases (figure). Conclusion: The use of the cprINSIGHT algorithm in AEDs leads to a shorter pre-shock pause, fewer analysis pauses and an increase in CCF compared to conventional AEDs.

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina de Graaf ◽  
Stefanie G Beesems ◽  
Ronald E Stickney ◽  
Paula Lank ◽  
Fred W Chapman ◽  
...  

Purpose: Automated external defibrillators (AED) prompt the rescuer to stop cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for ECG analysis. Any interruption of CPR has a negative impact on outcome. We prospectively evaluated a new algorithm (cprINSIGHT) which can analyse the ECG while rescuers continue CPR. Methods: We analysed data from patients with attempted resuscitation from OHCA who were connected to an AED with cprINSIGHT (Stryker Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2) between June 2017 and June 2018 in the Amsterdam Resuscitation Study region. The first analysis in the CR2 is a conventional analysis; subsequent analyses use the cprINSIGHT algorithm. This algorithm classifies the rhythm as shockable (S), non-shockable (NS), or no decision. If no decision, the AED prompts for a pause in CPR and uses its conventional algorithm. The characteristics of the first 3 cprINSIGHT analyses (analyses 2-4) were analysed. Ventricular fibrillation (VF) cases were both coarse and fine VF with a lower threshold of 0.08 mV. Results: Data from 132 consecutive OHCA cases were analysed. The initial recorded rhythm was VF or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) in 35 cases (27%), pulseless electrical activity in 34 cases (25%) and asystole in 63 cases (48%). In 114 cases (86%), 1 or more cprINSIGHT analyses were done. Analyses 2-4 covered 90% of all cprINSIGHT analyses. The analyzed rhythm was VF/VT in 12-17%, organised QRS rhythm in 29-35% and asystole in 51-56% (see table). cprINSIGHT reached a S or NS decision in 65-74% of cases, with a sensitivity of 90-100% and a specificity of 100%. When it reached no decision, the rhythm was asystole in 65-79% of analyses, VF/VT in 0-9% and QRS rhythm in 18-27%; conventional analysis followed. Chest compression fraction was 85-88%, CPR fraction was 99%. Conclusion: This new algorithm analysed the ECG without need for a pause in chest compressions 65-74% of the time and had 90-100% sensitivity and 100% specificity when it made a shock or a no shock decision.


Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasumasa Oode ◽  
Kentarou Shimizu ◽  
Asako Matsushima ◽  
Kentarou Kajino ◽  
Yuukou Nakagawa ◽  
...  

Background: The mechanism of blood flow during chest compression in cardiac arrest patients remains under investigation. We often experience that cardiac arrest patients suffer severe diarrhea after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR), which would be attributable to intestinal ischaemia during cardiac arrest and resuscitation. However, few studies have been made to evaluate abdominal blood flow during chest compression in cardiac arrest patients. Patients and Methods: The study was made in four patients immediately after termination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A 100ml bolus of 300 mgI/ml contrast medium was injected from a short femoral vein catheter, followed by continuous chest compression at a rate 100/min. In order to evaluate the distribution of contrast medium, CT images of the chest and abdomen were taken after 100 and/or 200 chest compressions, respectively. Results: CT scans showed similar enhance patterns in the patients. After 100 chest compressions, enhancement values were higher at inferior vena cava(IVC) regions compared to ascending aorta and main arteries. After 200 compressions, enhancement values of the arteries were increased by two to four times. However, significant enhancement of hepatic veins and limited enhancement of portal veins suggest impaired perfusion of the liver and the bowel. Conclusion: One hundred or 200 chest consecutive compressions are not sufficient to enhance abdominal organs including the liver and bowel. Figures: Typical MPR(Multiplanar reconstruction) images after 100compressions at two different coronal planes; hepatic vein and IVC(left), portal veins(right) are depicted.


BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e042062
Author(s):  
Manuel Obermaier ◽  
Johannes B Zimmermann ◽  
Erik Popp ◽  
Markus A Weigand ◽  
Sebastian Weiterer ◽  
...  

IntroductionCardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in industrialised countries. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines follow the principles of closed chest compression as described for the first time in 1960. Mechanical CPR devices are designed to improve chest compression quality, thus considering the improvement of resuscitation outcomes. This protocol outlines a systematic review and meta-analysis methodology to assess trials investigating the therapeutic effect of automated mechanical CPR devices at the rate of return of spontaneous circulation, neurological state and secondary endpoints (including short-term and long-term survival, injuries and surrogate parameters for CPR quality) in comparison with manual chest compressions in adults with cardiac arrest.Methods and analysisA sensitive search strategy will be employed in established bibliographic databases from inception until the date of search, followed by forward and backward reference searching. We will include randomised and quasi-randomised trials in qualitative analysis thus comparing mechanical to manual CPR. Studies reporting survival outcomes will be included in quantitative analysis. Two reviewers will assess independently publications using a predefined data collection form. Standardised tools will be used for data extraction, risks of bias and quality of evidence. If enough studies are identified for meta-analysis, the measures of association will be calculated by dint of bivariate random-effects models. Statistical heterogeneity will be evaluated by I2-statistics and explored through sensitivity analysis. By comprehensive subgroup analysis we intend to identify subpopulations who may benefit from mechanical or manual CPR techniques. The reporting follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement.Ethics and disseminationNo ethical approval will be needed because data from previous studies will be retrieved and analysed. Most resuscitation studies are conducted under an emergency exception for informed consent. This publication contains data deriving from a dissertation project. We will disseminate the results through publication in a peer-reviewed journal and at scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017051633.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dóra Ujvárosy ◽  
Veronika Sebestyén ◽  
Tamás Ötvös ◽  
Balázs Ratku ◽  
István Lorincz ◽  
...  

Sudden cardiac death is a leading cause of death worldwide, whereby myocardial infarction is considered the most frequent underlying condition. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an important component of post-resuscitation care, while uninterrupted high-quality chest compressions are key determinants in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In our paper, we evaluate a case of a female patient who suffered aborted cardiac arrest due to myocardial infarction. The ambulance crew providing prehospital care for sudden cardiac arrest used a mechanical chest compression device during advanced CPR, which enabled them to deliver ongoing resuscitation during transfer to the PCI laboratory located 20 km away from the scene. Mechanical chest compressions were continued during the primary coronary intervention. The resuscitation, carried out for 2 h and 35 min, and the coronary intervention were successful, as evidenced by the return of spontaneous circulation and by the fact that, after a short rehabilitation, the patient was discharged home with a favorable neurological outcome. Our case can serve as an example for the effective and safe use of a mechanical compression device during primary coronary intervention.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.8) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
G Yedukondalu ◽  
Sajjan Patnaik ◽  
P Lakshmi Venkatesh ◽  
S Siva Jagadeesh

Chest compression process is used for recovering patients who met with a cardiac arrest in emergency situations. Chest compression is the only possibility of rescuing patients during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It is hard to achieve the exact chest compression’s depth and rate even by experienced professionals as per the CPR guideline. A 2-DOF 2-RRR translational parallel manipulator was designed for delivering chest compressions. The kinematic analysis is carried out analytically.The workspace of the manipulator is examined in consideration of physical constraints imposed by joints. Finally, the manipulator operates with exact compression depth and rate during CPR.


Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Yamanaka ◽  
Kei Nishiyama ◽  
Hiroyuki Hayashi ◽  
Ji Young Huh

Background: Effective chest compression (CC) is vital in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and rescuer’s fatigue negatively affects quality of CPR. However, there is no consensus on the appropriate number of personnel needed for CC to avoid rescuer’s fatigue. Objective: We determined the appropriate number of personnel needed for 30-min CPR in a rescue-team in a hospital. Methods: We conducted a preliminary randomized, crossover, manikin trial on healthcare providers. We divided them into Groups A to D according to the intervals between the 2-min CC and assigned a different interval to each group. Groups A, B, C, and D performed CCs at 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-min intervals as in 2, 3, 4, and 5 personnel, respectively. All participants performed CCs for 30 min with different intervals depending on the assigned group; participants allocated to Groups A, B, C, and D performed 8, 5, 4, and 3 cycles, respectively. We compared the differences between first cycle and the second to the last cycle Results: We enrolled 42 participants (age: 25.2±4.2, men 47.6%) for the preliminary evaluation. We used Kruskal-Wallis for the analysis. Participants in the less interval Groups A and B performed faster (A: -24.28±15.18, B: -7.90±13.49, C: -11.27±17.01, D: -2.38±3.31, P=0.03) and shallower CCs (A: -4.42±6.92, B: -3.18±5.43, C: -0.18±5.74, D: -1.23±4.10, P=0.62). Women-rescuers performed faster (A: -27.25±12.23, B: -7.00±13.97, C: -8.16±19.26, D: 3.16±4.66, P= 0.05) and shallower CCs (A: -6.25±7.54, B: -3.00±6.89, C: -3.66±3.32, D: -0.16±4.35, P=0.58). However, CCs of men-rescuers were not faster (A: -20.33±20.65, B: -9.00±14.44, C: -15.00±15.11, D: -7.14±16.70, P= 0.60) or shallower (A: -2.00±6.55 B: -3.40±3.78, C: 4.00±5.33, D: -2.14±3.98, P=0.06). Conclusion: At least four rescuers (Group C) may be needed to reduce rescuer’s fatigue for 30-min CPR. If the team only includes women, more personnel would be needed as women experience fatigue faster.


Author(s):  
Zerrin Defne Dundar ◽  
Mustafa Kursat Ayranci ◽  
Sedat Kocak ◽  
Abdullah Sadik Girisgin

Abstract Introduction: The 2017 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guideline recommends that Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with synchronous or asynchronous ventilation until an advanced airway has been placed. In the current literature, limited data on CPR performed with continuous compressions and asynchronous ventilation with bag-valve-mask (BVM) are available. Study Objective: In this study, researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of asynchronous BVM and laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation during CPR with continuous chest compressions. Methods: Emergency medicine residents and interns were included in the study. The participants were randomly assigned to resuscitation teams with two rescuers. The cross-over simulation study was conducted on two CPR scenarios: asynchronous ventilation via BVM during a continuous chest compression and asynchronous ventilation via LMA during a continuous chest compression in cardiac arrest patient with asystole. The primary endpoints were the ventilation-related measurements. Results: A total of 92 volunteers were included in the study and 46 CPRs were performed in each group. The mean rate of ventilations of the LMA group was significantly higher than that of the BVM group (13.7 [11.7-15.7] versus 8.9 [7.5-10.3] breaths/minute; P <.001). The mean volume of ventilations of the LMA group was significantly higher than that of the BVM group (358.4 [342.3-374.4] ml versus 321.5 [303.9-339.0] ml; P = .002). The mean minute ventilation volume of the LMA group was significantly higher than that of the BVM group (4.88 [4.15-5.61] versus 2.99 [2.41-3.57] L/minute; P <.001). Ventilations exceeding the maximum volume limit occurred in two (4.3%) CPRs in the BVM group and in 11 (23.9%) CPRs in the LMA group (P = .008). Conclusion: The results of this study show that asynchronous BVM ventilation with continuous chest compressions is a reliable and effective strategy during CPR under simulation conditions. The clinical impact of these findings in actual cardiac arrest patients should be evaluated with further studies at real-life scenes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 448-455
Author(s):  
Tiffany Wai Shan Lau ◽  
Anthony Robert Lim ◽  
Kyra Anne Len ◽  
Loren Gene Yamamoto

Background: Chest compression efficacy determines blood flow in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and relies on body mechanics, so resuscitator weight matters. Individuals of insufficient weight are incapable of generating a sufficient downward chest compression force using traditional methods. Aims: This study investigated how a resuscitator's weight affects chest compression efficacy, determined the minimum weight required to perform chest compressions and, for children and adults below this minimum weight, examine alternate means to perform chest compressions. Methods: Volunteers aged 8 years and above were enrolled to perform video-recorded, music-facilitated, compression-only CPR on an audible click-confirming manikin for 2 minutes, following brief training. Subjects who failed this proceeded to alternate modalities: chest compressions by jumping on the lower sternum; and squat-bouncing (bouncing the buttocks on the chest). These methods were assessed via video review. Findings: There were 57 subjects. The 30 subjects above 40kg were all able to complete nearly 200 compressions in 2 minutes. Success rates declined in those who weighed less than 40kg. Below 30 kg, only one subject (29.9 kg weight) out of 14 could achieve 200 effective compressions. Nearly all of the 23 subjects who could not perform conventional chest compressions were able to achieve effective chest compressions using alternate methods. Conclusion: A weight below 40kg resulted in a declining ability to perform standard chest compressions effectively. For small resuscitators, the jumping and squat-bouncing methods resulted in sufficient compressions most of the time; however, chest recoil and injuries are concerns.


Author(s):  
Chuenruthai Angkoontassaneeyarat ◽  
Chaiyaporn Yuksen ◽  
Chetsadakon Jenpanitpong ◽  
Pemika Rukthai ◽  
Marisa Seanpan ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a life-threatening condition with an overall survival rate that generally does not exceed 10%. Several factors play essential roles in increasing survival among patients experiencing cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Previous studies have reported that implementing a dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) program increases bystander CPR, quality of chest compressions, and patient survival. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a DA-CPR program developed by the Thailand National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEMS). Methods: This was an experimental study using a manikin model. The participants comprised both health care providers and non-health care providers aged 18 to 60 years. They were randomly assigned to either the DA-CPR group or the uninstructed CPR (U-CPR) group and performed chest compressions on a manikin model for two minutes. The sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelope method was used for randomization in blocks of four with a ratio of 1:1. Results: There were 100 participants in this study (49 in the DA-CPR group and 51 in the U-CPR group). Time to initiate chest compressions was statistically significantly longer in the DA-CPR group than in the U-CPR group (85.82 [SD = 32.54] seconds versus 23.94 [SD = 16.70] seconds; P <.001). However, the CPR instruction did not translate into better performance or quality of chest compressions for the overall sample or for health care or non-health care providers. Conclusion: Those in the CPR-trained group applied chest compressions (initiated CPR) more quickly than those who initiated CPR based upon dispatch-based CPR instructions.


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