Effect of SALAD Technique on CPR Quality During Intubation in Contaminated Airways: A Randomized Controlled Manikin Simulation Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: The management of contaminated airways potentially compromises the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Objectives: This study examined the effect of suction-assisted laryngoscopy airway decontamination (SALAD) compared to intermittent suction in maintaining CPR quality during intubation in a simulated scenario of regurgitation. Methods: This randomized controlled manikin simulation study employed a manikin to simulate the regurgitation of gastric contents into the oropharynx during CPR. A total of 36 emergency medical technician-paramedics participated in this study. Following a 2.5 h training on the SALAD technique, all participants were randomly assigned to use either the SALAD technique (n = 18) or intermittent suction (n = 18)

SUBMITTER: Lin LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310310 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature