1. Impact of different methods to activate the pediatric mode in automated external defibrillators by laypersons – A randomized controlled simulation study
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Mette V. Hansen, Bo Løfgren, Vinay M. Nadkarni, and Kasper G. Lauridsen
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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ,Pediatric life support ,Automated external defibrillators ,Simulation ,Specialties of internal medicine ,RC581-951 - Abstract
Introduction: Defibrillation with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for smaller children with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) should be performed using a pediatric mode. This study aims to investigate the easiest and fastest way to activate the pediatric mode on AEDs for pediatric OHCA. Methods: This randomized, controlled simulation study recruited 90 adult laypersons. Laypersons were randomized to use one of three AEDs with different methods to activate the pediatric mode: a Lifepak CR-T Trainer requiring switch of electrodes, a Phillips Heartstart FR3 Trainer with a “pediatric key”, or a CU Medical IPAD SP1 Trainer with a pediatric button. Laypersons were asked to use an AED on a pediatric manikin and informed that activation of a pediatric mode was recommended. Results: Activation of the pediatric mode was achieved by 0/30 (0%) participants when switching electrodes (Lifepak CRT), 2/30 (7%) participants when using a key (Phillips FR3) and 18/30 (64%) participants when pushing a button (CU Medical SP1) (p
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- 2022
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