Evaluation of Three Methods for CPR Training to Lifeguards: A Randomised Trial Using Traditional Procedures and New Technologies

Abstract

Background and objectives: When the drowning timeline evolves and drowning occurs, the lifeguard tries to mitigate the event by applying the last link of the drowning survival chain with the aim of treating hypoxia. Quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and the training of lifeguards are the fundamental axes of drowning survival. Mobile applications and other feedback methods have emerged as strong methods for the learning and training of basic CPR in the last years so, in this study, a randomised clinical trial has been carried out to compare the traditional method as the use of apps or manikins with a feedback system as a method of training to improve the quality of resuscitation. Materials and Methods: The traditional training (TT), mobile phone applications (AP) and feedback manikins (FT) are compared. The three cohorts were subsequently evaluated through a manikin providing feedback, and a data report on the quality of the manoeuvres was obtained. Results: Significant differences were found between the traditional manikin and the manikin with real-time feedback regarding the percentage of compressions with correct depth (30.8% (30.4) vs. 68.2% (32.6); p = 0.042). Hand positioning, percentage correct chest recoil and quality of compressions exceeded 70% of correct performance in all groups with better percentages in the FT (TT vs. FT; p < 0.05). Conclusions: As a conclusion, feedback manikins are better learning tools than traditional models and apps as regards training chest compression. Ventilation values are low in all groups, but improve with the feedback manikin.

Effectiveness of a novel augmented reality cardiopulmonary resuscitation self-training environment for laypeople in China: a randomized controlled trial

“…The differences between the 2 groups were mainly related to the lack of ventilation feedback for the AR group. A mannequin with feedback could help trainees improve their rescue breaths and ventilation values compared to the instruction provided in the traditional training method30. However, participants in the AR group performed ventilation exercises using only the voice and hologram in the AR self-training environment and they were not assessed for or given feedback on air volume, which is the environment that we need to improve.…”

Pelatihan Pertolongan Pertama Korban Tenggelam pada Nelayan dengan Metode Simulasi

“…Lama menjadi nelayan dengan kemampuan yang tinggi secara signifikan lebih mungkin untuk melakukan penyelamatan dibandingkan dengan lama menjadi nelayan yang sebentar dan lebih mungkin untuk melakukan pelatihan penjaga pantai dan RJP bersertifikat. Pengalaman menjadi nelayan yang cukup lama serta dapat berpartisipasi dalam pelatihan penjaga pantai dan RJP dapat memberikan pengurangan risiko saat melakukan penyelamatan untuk merencanakan pelatihan selanjutnya dan pengurangan risiko dari intervensi (González-Santano et al, 2020) Pemberian pelatihan dan kemungkinan melakukan penyelamatan kepada nelayan dengan pengalaman yang lama lebih memungkinkan dibandingkan nelayan yang belum lama bekerja serta tidak menerima pelatihan RJP untuk memberikan pertolongan yang efektif. Nelayan yang telah mendapatkan pengalaman dalam pelatihan pertolongan korban tenggelam yang pertama ini dapat menjadi pendukung yang kuat untuk mendorong nelayan lain melakukan pelatihan serupa (Berg et al, 2021).…”