Factors associated with delayed defibrillation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A prospective simulation study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early defibrillation is an important factor of survival in cardiac arrest. However, novice resuscitators often struggle with cardiac arrest patients. We investigated factors leading to delayed defibrillation performed by final-year medical students within a simulated bystander cardiac arrest situation.

Methods

Final-year medical students received a refresher lecture and basic life support training before being confronted with a simulated cardiac arrest situation in a simulation ambulance. The scenario was analyzed for factors leading to delayed defibrillation. We compared the time intervals the participants needed for various measures with a benchmark set by experienced resuscitators. After training, the participants were interviewed regarding challenges and tho

SUBMITTER: Castan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5464587 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature