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Rescuer fatigue during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was studied using objective and subjective measures. No significant differences in fatigue were found between two-thumb and two-finger techniques in term or preterm infant manikins.

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  • Cardiology
  • Neonatology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Rescuer fatigue during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can compromise resuscitation quality.
  • Reduced cerebral and myocardial perfusion are potential consequences of rescuer fatigue.
  • Objective and subjective measures are needed to assess fatigue during neonatal CPR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate rescuer fatigue during simulated neonatal CPR.
  • To compare objective (heart rate, cardiac output) and subjective (perceived exertion) fatigue measures.
  • To evaluate fatigue associated with two-thumb versus two-finger chest compression techniques in term and preterm neonates.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized crossover manikin study involving 19 neonatology doctors.
  • Participants were assigned to two-thumb or two-finger techniques for term or preterm manikins.
  • Non-invasive cardiac output monitor and Likert scale for perceived exertion were used.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in heart rate or cardiac output changes were observed between two-thumb and two-finger techniques in preterm or term models.
  • No significant differences in Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) were noted between the techniques.
  • Chest compressions were associated with increased heart rate and cardiac output in all participants.

Conclusions:

  • Both two-thumb and two-finger chest compression techniques showed no significant difference in rescuer fatigue.
  • Objective and subjective fatigue measures did not differ between the techniques in simulated neonatal CPR.
  • Further research may be needed to explore fatigue in different clinical scenarios or with longer CPR durations.