AIM: To determine whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance is influenced by a rescuer's preferred side of approach. METHODS:Eighty-three first-year healthcare students were enrolled in a prospective randomised crossover study comparing chest compression quality during uninterrupted chest compression CPR after approach from both their preferred and non-preferred sides. RESULTS:Chest compression quality was not dependent on rescuers' sidedness preference; neither mean compression rate and depth nor hand positioning differed between sides of approach. CONCLUSIONS: No link exists between the side from which a rescuer approaches, or prefers to approach, a casualty and chest compression quality.
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AIM: To determine whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance is influenced by a rescuer's preferred side of approach. METHODS: Eighty-three first-year healthcare students were enrolled in a prospective randomised crossover study comparing chest compression quality during uninterrupted chest compression CPR after approach from both their preferred and non-preferred sides. RESULTS: Chest compression quality was not dependent on rescuers' sidedness preference; neither mean compression rate and depth nor hand positioning differed between sides of approach. CONCLUSIONS: No link exists between the side from which a rescuer approaches, or prefers to approach, a casualty and chest compression quality.
Authors: Yong Hwan Kim; Jun Ho Lee; Dong Woo Lee; Kwang Won Cho; Mun Ju Kang; Yang Weon Kim; Kyoung Yul Lee; Young Hwan Lee; Jin Joo Kim; Seong Youn Hwang Journal: J Korean Med Sci Date: 2015-08-13 Impact factor: 2.153