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MultiCPR: The Influence of Firefighter's PPE on Chest Compressions (MultiCPR3)

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Cardiac Arrest (CA)
Occupational Health
Registration Number
NCT06986200
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical study is to evaluate the impact of wearing firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) on the quality of chest compressions during simulated resuscitation scenarios. The study compares the effects of one-minute versus two-minute intervals for switching the individual performing compressions.

How does the clinical trial work? This randomized cross over trial will be conducted in several locations and will involve a total of 38 fire-fighters. The study will be conducted by the Department of Anesthesiology of the Medical University of Vienna.

Participation in this clinical study is expected to last 30 minutes in total. Participants are randomized to either one or two minute intervalls of performing chest compressions in teams of two. After a cooling-of phase of at least 24 hours, they will be switched to the other group.

Chest compressions will be performed for 12 minutes in full firefighter's PPE. Primary outcome will be chest compression depth.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chest Compressions depthduring 12 minutes of chest compressions. 2x12 = 24minutes in total per participant

depth in milimeter

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chest compression rateduring 12 minutes of chest compressions. 2x12 = 24minutes in total per participant
Incomplete recoil (leaning) during chest compressionsduring 12 minutes of chest compressions. 2x12 = 24minutes in total per participant

Incomplete recoil is an important measure during chest compressions as it impairs ventricular filling. Incomplete recoil is measured in milimeters.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Academic Simulation Center

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Vienna, Austria

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