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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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  • Prone positioning is a frequent intervention for SARS-CoV-2 patients with respiratory and hemodynamic instability in ICUs and during transport.
  • Safe and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the prone position is crucial for patient outcomes and staff safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of mechanical chest compression (mCPR) using AutoPulse™ in the prone position.
  • To evaluate the effects of mCPR in prone versus supine positions.

Main Methods:

  • Feasibility tests were conducted using AutoPulse™ on manikins in both supine and prone positions.
  • Different aspects of mCPR in the prone position were discussed.

Main Results:

  • AutoPulse™ achieved a constant pressure depth of 3cm at 84/min in the supine position.
  • In the prone position, AutoPulse™ maintained a constant pressure depth of 2.6cm at 84/min.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanical chest compression (mCPR) is feasible in manikins in both prone and supine positions.
  • The AutoPulse™ device demonstrated consistent performance in delivering chest compressions in the prone position.