Evaluation of airway management associated hands-off time during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomised manikin follow-up study

Gruber, Christina; Nabecker, Sabine; Wohlfarth, Philipp; Ruetzler, Anita; Roth, Dominik; Kimberger, Oliver; Fischer, Henrik; Frass, Michael; Ruetzler, Kurt

doi:10.1186/1757-7241-21-10

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Gruber, C., Nabecker, S., Wohlfarth, P., Ruetzler, A., Roth, D., Kimberger, O., Fischer, H., Frass, M., & Ruetzler, K. (2013). Evaluation of airway management associated hands-off time during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomised manikin follow-up study. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 21, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-21-10

Abstract

Introduction Airway management is an important component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Recent guidelines recommend keeping any interruptions of chest compressions as short as possible and not lasting more than 10 seconds. Endotracheal intubation seems to be the ideal method for establishing a secure airway by experienced providers, but emergency medical technicians (EMT) often lack training and practice. For the EMTs supraglottic devices might serve as alternatives. Methods 40 EMTs were trained in a 1-hour standardised audio