scholarly journals Cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scientific statement on CPR management protocol of Kasr Al-Ainy University Hospital is presented

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesham S. Taha ◽  
Mirna M. Shaker ◽  
Mohamed M. Abdelghany
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Rapid Sequence Intubation ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Scientific Statement

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major burden to the healthcare system in Egypt, and in the face of a highly infective disease which can prove fatal, healthcare systems need to change their management protocols to meet these new challenges. Main body This scientific statement, developed by the cardiology department at Cairo University, emphasized 6 different aspects that are intended to guide healthcare providers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlighted the importance of dealing with all cardiac arrest victims, during the pandemic, as potential COVID-19 cases, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) by health care providers during the procedure. It also stated that the CPR procedure should be done in a separate room with the door closed and that the number of providers present during the procedure should be limited to only those who are essential for patient resuscitation. It also stressed that family members and accompanying personnel of patients with possible COVID-19 should not be in the vicinity of CPR site. The statement also pointed out that CPR procedure should be done in the standard manner with precautions to minimize spread of infection to the staff and accompanying people. Early intubation was prioritized, and the use of rapid sequence intubation with appropriate PPE was recommended. For delivery of CPR for the prone ventilated patient, delivery of chest compressions by pressing the patient’s back, while a team prepares to turn the patient supine, was recommended. During intra-hospital transport, it was emphasized that the receiving intensive care unit (ICU) should be notified about the possibility of the patient being COVID-19 positive, so that appropriate infection control precautions are taken. Conclusion Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of cardiac arrest patients in the COVID-19 era poses a significant challenge, and all health care providers should deal with any cardiac arrest victim presenting to the emergency department as potential COVID-19 suspects and should use the appropriate PPE.

Effectiveness of a Dispatcher-Assisted Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program Developed by the Thailand National Institute of Emergency Medicine (NIEMS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Chuenruthai Angkoontassaneeyarat ◽  
Chaiyaporn Yuksen ◽  
Chetsadakon Jenpanitpong ◽  
Pemika Rukthai ◽  
Marisa Seanpan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

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.

scholarly journals Feasibility of an augmented reality cardiopulmonary resuscitation training system for health care providers

Heliyon ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. e02205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Balian ◽  
Shaun K. McGovern ◽  
Benjamin S. Abella ◽  
Audrey L. Blewer ◽  
Marion Leary
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Training System ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Resuscitation Training

scholarly journals Practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among health care providers in a tertiary health centre in a semi-urban setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Aliyu ◽  
GodpowerChinedu Michael ◽  
Haliru Ibrahim ◽  
ZainabF Ibrahim ◽  
Umma Idris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Care Providers

scholarly journals 5 - Health care providers self-assessed competence about cardiac arrest in pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edel Jannecke Svendsen ◽  
Ann-Chatrin L. Leonardsen ◽  
Grethe Berger Heitmann ◽  
Adam Dhayyat ◽  
Ann Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals The Impact and Perception of Cell Phone Usage in a Teaching Hospital Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1627-1633
Author(s):  
Courtney Caminiti ◽  
Lily Deng ◽  
Patricia Greenberg ◽  
Anthony Scolpino ◽  
Catherine Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cell Phone Use

Objective: To evaluate perceptions regarding cell phone use in a teaching hospital setting among health care providers, residents, medical students, and patients. Methods: Fifty-three medical students, 41 resident physicians, 32 attending physicians, and 46 nurses working at University Hospital completed a questionnaire about cell phone use practices and their perceptions of cell phone use in the hospital. Forty-three inpatients admitted to medical/surgical units at University Hospital were surveyed at bedside about their perceptions regarding physicians’ cell phone use. Results: All health care providers identified cell phones as a risk to patient confidentiality with no specific group significantly more likely to attribute risk than another. Practitioners were identified as either primarily as inpatient or outpatient practitioners. Inpatient practitioners were significantly more likely to rate cell phones as beneficial to patient care than outpatient practitioners. Physicians were statistically more likely to rate mobile phones as beneficial to patient care as compared to nurses. Among the patient population surveyed, one quarter noted that their physician had used a cell phone in their presence. The majority of those patients observing practitioner cell phone use had reported a beneficial or neutral impact on their care. Significance: Perceived risk of cell phones to patient confidentiality was equal across health care providers surveyed. Physician and medical students were significantly more likely to rate cell phones as beneficial to patients’ care than nurse providers. Patients indicated that their physicians used cell phones in their presence at low rates and reported that the use was either neutral or beneficial to the care they received.

A qualitative study: beliefs and attitudes of women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy in Turkey

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 921-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Reis ◽  
R. Engin ◽  
M. Ingec ◽  
B. Bag
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The University ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

The study was designed as a descriptive one to reveal the beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. It was carried out at the university hospital in Erzurum between July 2005 and March 2006. The data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews with 31 women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis. These evaluations revealed five themes concerning the beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy: (1) feminine identity, (2) husband/family relationships, (3) sexual life, (4) menopause, and (5) relatives' opinions. These findings about cultural beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing hysterectomy will enable health care providers to provide culturally sensitive and comprehensive care to women; it is also expected to enable health care providers to instruct women to avoid unnecessary delay of hysterectomy

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