Evaluating the Usability of a Remote Ischemic Conditioning Device for Pre-Hospital Stroke Management: Insights from Paramedic Simulations.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

In acute stroke, often-prolonged hospital transport times present an opportunity for early interventions to salvage brain tissue. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC), where brief cycles of ischemia-reperfusion in a limb are induced to protect the brain, is a promising treatment for this setting. We assessed the usability of a novel RIC system in a simulated emergency response scenario.

Methods

Paramedics were asked to use the RIC device in an emergency stroke care and ambulance transport simulation, overseen by a confederate. Feedback on device use was collected through questionnaires, including the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX), and a semi-structured interview. Questionnaire responses were summarized using descript

SUBMITTER: Drozdowska BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11587117 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature