Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I: Adult01:21

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I: Adult

1.2K
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a life-saving emergency procedure performed when a person's heart has stopped beating or they are no longer breathing. The foundation of CPR is Basic Life Support (BLS), which focuses on the early recognition of cardiac arrest, the immediate start of high-quality chest compressions, and the timely use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).Assessing Responsiveness and Checking the Carotid PulseWhen approaching an unresponsive person, first ensure...
1.2K
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management01:22

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

1.1K
Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned...
1.1K
Assessment of Ventilation II: Respiratory Depth and Rhythm01:29

Assessment of Ventilation II: Respiratory Depth and Rhythm

2.9K
Respiratory Depth
Respiratory depth measures the volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a breath. It can vary from shallow to deep and typically remains consistent when a person is at rest or asleep. Occasionally, individuals will automatically inhale deeply, known as sighing, which inflates the lungs with more air than normal breathing.
To assess respiratory depth, observe the degree of chest excursion or movement:
2.9K
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use01:23

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use

1.6K
Introduction to AEDAn Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. In such emergencies, time is of the essence, and using an AED, combined with Cardiopulmonary...
1.6K
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques01:30

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques

915
Airway management is essential in emergency and surgical medicine, ensuring ventilation and oxygenation in patients who cannot maintain their own airway. Clinicians use a range of techniques and devices to secure the airway, depending on the patient’s condition and the clinical context. Key methods include endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), supraglottic airway devices, and advanced visualization aids. In cases where these approaches fail, surgical airway...
915
Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles01:30

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

2.0K
A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
Introduction
The initial evaluation of a patient's respiratory system...
2.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prognostic value of initial hemoglobin levels for neurological outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in South Korea.

Acute and critical care·2026
Same author

Impact of bystander and patient sex on cardiopulmonary resuscitation provision in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Emergency medicine journal : EMJ·2026
Same author

Prognostic value of machine learning for brain computed tomography as a predictor of neurologic outcomes after cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine·2026
Same author

Development and Validation of a CNN-Based Diagnostic Pipeline for the Diagnosis of Otitis Media.

Journal of clinical medicine·2025
Same author

Automatic detection of urinary stones from non-contrast enhanced computed tomography images.

Urolithiasis·2025
Same author

Depression or anxiety and long-term mortality among adult survivors of intensive care unit: a population-based cohort study.

Critical care (London, England)·2025
Same journal

Characterization of Clinical Diagnoses at a Community Telehealth Platform in Uganda.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
Same journal

Teleconsultation Competencies in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Critical Narrative Review and Evidence-Gap Analysis.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
Same journal

Variation in Telehealth Use in a National Home Test-to-Treat Program for Acute Respiratory Infections.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
Same journal

Advancing Neonatal Tele-Resuscitation in Community Settings: Effects of Targeted Workshops on Provider Perception and Procedural Confidence.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
Same journal

Resilience of Pediatric Telemedicine: Therapeutic Alliance and Practice-Level Experience During a Pandemic-Driven System Transformation.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
Same journal

Effect of Person-Centered Telehealth Service Implementation on 30-Day Readmissions and Hospital Reimbursement: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exploring Breathing Techniques and Digital Solutions for Enhancing Running Performance
06:26

Author Spotlight: Exploring Breathing Techniques and Digital Solutions for Enhancing Running Performance

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K

A new chest compression depth feedback algorithm for high-quality CPR based on smartphone.

Yeongtak Song1, Jaehoon Oh, Youngjoon Chee

  • 11 School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan , Ulsan, Korea.

Telemedicine Journal and E-Health : the Official Journal of the American Telemedicine Association
|November 18, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Smartphones can now estimate chest compression depth (CCD) accuracy in real-time. This new algorithm provides tolerable errors, aiding basic life support training apps.

Keywords:
accelerometercardiopulmonary resuscitationchest compression depthsmartphone

More Related Videos

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
06:04

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Published on: October 24, 2020

7.8K
A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
04:24

A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Published on: April 19, 2019

12.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exploring Breathing Techniques and Digital Solutions for Enhancing Running Performance
06:26

Author Spotlight: Exploring Breathing Techniques and Digital Solutions for Enhancing Running Performance

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K
Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
06:04

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Published on: October 24, 2020

7.8K
A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
04:24

A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Published on: April 19, 2019

12.9K

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mobile Health Technology

Background:

  • Smartphone applications for basic life support (BLS) often lack chest compression depth (CCD) feedback.
  • The accuracy of smartphone-based CCD measurement has not been previously validated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of using a smartphone as a device for real-time CCD feedback.
  • To develop and evaluate a novel algorithm for estimating CCD using smartphone sensors.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a real-time CCD estimation algorithm using double integration of smartphone accelerometer data.
  • Implemented bias error removal based on signal periodicity.
  • Validated accuracy against a potentiometer, testing insufficient, adequate, and excessive depths, and various orientations.

Main Results:

  • Mean error for adequate CCD on a flat surface was 1.43 (1.00) mm.
  • Mean error for adequate CCD on an oblique surface was 3.13 (1.88) mm.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm demonstrates tolerable error for smartphone-based CCD feedback apps.
  • This technology supports BLS guidelines, aiming for compressions exceeding 51 mm.