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

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 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.

scholarly journals Examining the Application of the Opening Minds Survey in the Community Health Centre Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark van der Maas ◽  
Heather Stuart ◽  
Scott B. Patten ◽  
Emily K. Lentinello ◽  
Sireesha J. Bobbili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Community Health Centre ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Substance Use Problems

Objective: Stigma has been identified as a complex and problematic issue. It acts as a major barrier to accessing care and can exacerbate the experience of a health condition, particularly for clients with mental illness and substance use issues. Scales designed to assess stigmatising attitudes towards those with mental illness and substance use problems among health care providers are necessary to evaluate programs designed to reduce that stigma. The goal of this study was to evaluate the internal reliability and external validity of the Opening Minds Survey for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC). Methods: The current study examined the use of the OMS-HC in assessing stigma held by Community Health Centre (CHC) staff towards clients with mental and/or substance use problems. Participants represented staff from 6 CHCs in the Greater Toronto Area ( n = 190). Results: The OMS-HC was found to have acceptable internal reliability for the 15-item version of the scale (α = 0.766) and mixed reliability for its subscales (α = 0.792-0.673). Confirmatory factor analysis showed good absolute (root mean square error of approximation = 0.013) and relative fit (Tucker-Lewis index = 0.996) for the current data. The OMS-HC was also shown to correlate with a series of scales commonly used in stigma research. Conclusions: After testing for internal validity and comparing the OMS-HC to other commonly used scales for assessing stigma and attitudes concerning recovery, the scale was found to be appropriate for the CHC setting and may be advantageous over the use of multiple scales.

scholarly journals Influenza Immunization Practices and Policies for Health Care Students in Canada

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiersten Pianosi ◽  
Tara Chobotuk ◽  
Beth A Halperin ◽  
Scott A Halperin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nova Scotia ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Key Informant

BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccine is recommended for all health care providers including health care students. Little is known about how health care student programs provide information about influenza vaccination to their students, deliver vaccines and document their vaccination status.METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was used and included key informant interviews of program coordinators for health care student programs in Halifax (Nova Scotia) and a national survey of program coordinators of health care student programs across Canada.RESULTS: All 21 coordinators of programs that had students placed at the IWK Health Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) during the influenza season were interviewed. Surveys were completed by 93 (36.3%) of 256 eligible coordinators representing 134 different programs (response rate 52.3%). Most programs encouraged seasonal influenza vaccination but only 28 (20.9%) required it. None of the Halifax programs delivered influenza vaccine and most preferred a coordinated, centrally administered program. In contrast, many programs across Canada delivered influenza vaccine and did not desire a centralized process.CONCLUSION: There is considerable variability in the delivery of influenza vaccine to health care students across Canada. Coordinated programs may be desirable where delivery programs do not already exist.

Ability of non-health care providers to perform adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation after attending a quite short course

Resuscitation ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. S105
Author(s):  
T. Loukas ◽  
V. Stakia ◽  
S. Petousis ◽  
V. Daikidou ◽  
S. Nanoudis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Short Course

scholarly journals Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Health-care Providers involved in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in COVID-19 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 921-923
Author(s):  
Rajeshwari Subramaniam ◽  
Souvik Maitra ◽  
Rahul K Anand ◽  
Bikash R Ray ◽  
Dalim K Baidya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers
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