Open AccessThe Effect of Athletic Chest Protectors on the Performance of Manual and Mechanical CPR
Author(s) -
Nidhi Garg,
Martina Brave,
Akiva Dym,
Sushilkumar Satish Gupta,
Lance B. Becker
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric emergency care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.449
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1535-1815
pISSN - 0749-5161
DOI - 10.1097/pec.0000000000002090
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiopulmonary resuscitation , significant difference , resuscitation , anesthesia
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in athletes. Although athletes wear various athletic chest protectors (ACPs) to prevent commotio cordis (CC), cardiac arrest cases still occur. Although it is established that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality affects outcome, little research has evaluated the effect of ACPs on CPR compressions quality. This study aimed to observe whether: (1) ACPs impact depth, rate, and hand positioning of both bystander and LUCAS CPR. (2) LUCAS devices affect CPR performance compared with traditional compressions.