COMPRESS-SIM study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A comparison of training packages for deployment of mechanical chest compression devices in clinical practice: a randomised controlled manikin trial (COMPRESS-SIM)
IRAS ID
199172
Contact name
Keith Couper
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Warwick
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 17 days
Research summary
Patients that have a cardiac arrest require immediate treatment with chest compressions. To deliver chest compressions, the rescuer must press forcefully on the breastbone approximately 100 times per minute. This can quickly become exhausting for the rescuer.
Machines that can deliver chest compressions have been developed. These machines can consistently deliver high quality chest compressions and, unlike humans, do not get tired. However, fitting these machines on the patient can be difficult. It is important that doctors and nurses are trained as well as possible to help them use these devices effectively. Some studies suggest that training based on the formula one motor racing pit-crew may be better than standard training approaches on how to use these devices.
We plan a study to work out whether this new pit-crew training method is more effective than standard training. Standard training consists of an overview of the device, as well as the chance to practice using it. In pit-crew training, teams will also get a formal protocol to use to help them use the device. We will recruit 20 teams of three doctors/ nurses (total 60 doctors/ nurses). Each team will be allocated by chance to receive either standard training or the pit-crew training. Following the training, the teams will then complete a test in which they treat a manikin. The results of this test will help us work out which training method is more effective.
The results of this study will help us work out the best way to train doctors and nurses in how to use these devices in the future.
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