Status:
COMPLETED
Estimation of CPR Chest Compression Depth
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Southampton
Conditions:
Cardiac Arrest
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Optimal chest compression depth during CPR is 4.56cm which is at variance with the current guidelines of 5.0-6.0cm. A change in guidelines is only worthwhile if healthcare professionals can accurately...
Detailed Description
Chest compression depth and rate during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are important predictors of return of spontaneous circulation and survival following cardiac arrest. Stiell et al (2014) fou...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- NHS professionals (staff or students), who have successfully completed a hospital-accredited basic life support (BLS) course, including a practical CPR component.
Exclusion
- Pregnancy, significant medical illness or injury that would impair delivery of chest compressions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 7 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03230461
Start Date
October 1 2016
End Date
August 7 2017
Last Update
August 9 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO16 6YD