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  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Chest compression depth (CCD) is critical for effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Lightweight rescuers often struggle to achieve adequate CCD.
  • Optimizing rescuer posture may enhance compression effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare CCD achieved at 90° versus 100° arm angles in lightweight female participants.
  • To determine if a 100° arm angle increases chest compression force (CCFORCE) and CCD.
  • To test the hypothesis that a 100° arm angle improves CCD in a simulated CPR scenario.

Main Methods:

  • 32 lightweight female students performed 30 chest compressions each at 90° and 100° arm angles.
  • Chest compression force (CCFORCE), CCD, and residual force were measured using CPRmeter-2.
  • Participants were categorized into three groups based on their baseline CCD at 90°.

Main Results:

  • Overall mean CCD significantly increased from 44.3 mm at 90° to 48.1 mm at 100° (p < 0.05).
  • Participants in the lowest (≤40 mm) and highest (≥50 mm) CCD groups showed significant improvements at 100°.
  • A 100° arm angle resulted in greater residual force during decompression.

Conclusions:

  • A 100° forward-leaning arm position can enhance chest compression depth for lightweight rescuers.
  • This postural adjustment may improve CPR efficacy in individuals with lower physical strength.
  • Further studies are needed to validate these findings in more realistic clinical settings.